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Dashi vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Dashi and Mexican tea

  • Dashi has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Mexican tea is higher in Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Dashi covers your daily Selenium needs 49% more than Mexican tea.
  • Mexican tea has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Epazote, raw.

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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +93%
Contains more Selenium +2966.7%
Contains more Calcium +47.1%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +116.1%
Contains more Potassium +104.9%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +1122.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
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 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +93%
Contains more Selenium +2966.7%
Contains more Calcium +47.1%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +116.1%
Contains more Potassium +104.9%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +1122.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +777.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52%
Contains more Folate +923.8%
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 4% 0% 0% 12% 7% 81% 12% 11% 36% 162% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +777.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52%
Contains more Folate +923.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4960.6%
Contains more Fats +2571.2%
Contains more Carbs +772%
Contains more Water +3778.7%
Contains more Other +12.1%
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
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +4960.6%
Contains more Fats +2571.2%
Contains more Carbs +772%
Contains more Water +3778.7%
Contains more Other +12.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 64.68g 3.64g Dashi
Protein 16.7g 0.33g Dashi
Fats 13.89g 0.52g Dashi
Carbs 64.88g 7.44g Dashi
Calories 438kcal 32kcal Dashi
Sugar 14.47g Mexican tea
Fiber 0.2g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 187mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.03mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 56mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 166mg 86mg Dashi
Potassium 309mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 1067mg 43mg Mexican tea
Zinc 0.09mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 27.6µg 0.9µg Dashi
Vitamin A 500IU 57IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 3µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.72mg Dashi
Vitamin C 1.1mg 3.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.028mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.348mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.639mg Dashi
Vitamin B5 0.179mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 21µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Dashi
Vitamin K 66.9µg Dashi
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 3.433g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Mexican tea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 1024mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.433g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/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.