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Dashi vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dashi and Lentil

  • Dashi is higher in Vitamin K, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Lentil is richer in Folate, Fiber, Iron, and Copper.
  • Dashi's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 54% higher.
  • Dashi has 534 times more Sodium than Lentil. While Dashi has 1067mg of Sodium, Lentil has only 2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Dashi
3
:
7
Lentil
Contains more Calcium +884.2%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Selenium +885.7%
Contains more Iron +223.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +1311.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 180
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 140% 3% 0% 0% 151%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Calcium +884.2%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Selenium +885.7%
Contains more Iron +223.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +1311.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 180

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Dashi
6
:
5
Lentil
Contains more Vitamin A +6150%
Contains more Vitamin E +554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +489%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3835.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78%
Contains more Folate +761.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 15% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 0% 24% 16% 38% 168%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +6150%
Contains more Vitamin E +554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +489%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3835.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78%
Contains more Folate +761.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
4
:
1
Lentil
Contains more Protein +85.1%
Contains more Fats +3555.3%
Contains more Carbs +222.3%
Contains more Other +168.7%
Contains more Water +2927.8%
17% 14% 65% 2% 2%
Protein: 16.7 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 64.88 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 2.23 g
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +85.1%
Contains more Fats +3555.3%
Contains more Carbs +222.3%
Contains more Other +168.7%
Contains more Water +2927.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
2
:
1
Lentil
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8282.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2462.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8282.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2462.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dashi Lentil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Lentil Opinion
Net carbs 64.68g 12.23g Dashi
Protein 16.7g 9.02g Dashi
Fats 13.89g 0.38g Dashi
Carbs 64.88g 20.13g Dashi
Calories 438kcal 116kcal Dashi
Sugar 14.47g 1.8g Lentil
Fiber 0.2g 7.9g Lentil
Calcium 187mg 19mg Dashi
Iron 1.03mg 3.33mg Lentil
Magnesium 56mg 36mg Dashi
Phosphorus 166mg 180mg Lentil
Potassium 309mg 369mg Lentil
Sodium 1067mg 2mg Lentil
Zinc 0.09mg 1.27mg Lentil
Copper 0mg 0.251mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg Lentil
Selenium 27.6µg 2.8µg Dashi
Vitamin A 500IU 8IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 0µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.11mg Dashi
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.5mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.169mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.073mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.06mg Dashi
Vitamin B5 0.638mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.178mg Lentil
Folate 21µg 181µg Lentil
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Dashi
Vitamin K 66.9µg 1.7µg Dashi
Tryptophan 0.081mg Lentil
Threonine 0.323mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg Lentil
Lysine 0.63mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg Lentil
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg Lentil
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 3.433g 0.053g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 0.064g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0.175g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Lentil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Dashi
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 1065mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/nutrients
  2. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.