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Dashi vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between dashi and merlot

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1,2, magnesium, vitamin B1, and iron in dashi is higher than in merlot.
  • Dashi covers your daily need for selenium, 50% more than merlot.
  • The amount of sodium in merlot is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 139% 0% 151%
Merlot
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2237.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.3%
Contains more IronIron +123.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +621.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13700%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%

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
11
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 8.3% 14% 0% 25% 99% 46% 0% 23% 38% 167% 16% 62%
Merlot
1
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +998.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2000%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
3
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
Merlot
2
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23757.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2484.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3664.8%
Contains more OtherOther +385.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Merlot DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66.9µg 56%
Selenium 27.6µg 0.2µg 50%
Sodium 1067mg 4mg 46%
Protein 16.7g 0.07g 33%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.031mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 30%
Choline 114.5mg 21%
Fats 13.89g 0g 21%
Carbs 64.88g 2.51g 21%
Phosphorus 166mg 23mg 20%
Calories 438kcal 83kcal 18%
Calcium 187mg 8mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.433g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.224mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Magnesium 56mg 12mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.005mg 8%
Iron 1.03mg 0.46mg 7%
Manganese 0.132mg 6%
Folate 21µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Potassium 309mg 127mg 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Vitamin A 25µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.057mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 1%
Copper 0mg 0.011mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 64.68g 2.51g N/A
Sugar 14.47g 0.62g N/A
Zinc 0.09mg 0.14mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Merlot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Dashi
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 1063mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.