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Dashi vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Dashi and Milk

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Choline, Vitamin B3, Iron, Magnesium, and Phosphorus in Dashi is higher than in Milk.
  • Dashi covers your daily need of Vitamin K 56% more than Milk.
  • Dashi contains 34 times more Iron than Milk. While Dashi contains 1.03mg of Iron, Milk contains only 0.03mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Milk is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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
Dashi
6
:
4
Milk
Milk
Contains more Calcium +49.6%
Contains more Iron +3333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +409.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.7%
Contains more Potassium +106%
Contains more Selenium +736.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Dashi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 140% 3% 0% 0% 151%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Calcium +49.6%
Contains more Iron +3333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +409.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.7%
Contains more Potassium +106%
Contains more Selenium +736.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
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
Dashi
9
:
3
Milk
Milk
Contains more Vitamin A +155.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +7100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.3%
Contains more Folate +320%
Contains more Vitamin K +66800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.7%
Dashi
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%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +155.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +7100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.3%
Contains more Folate +320%
Contains more Vitamin K +66800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
Dashi
4
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Protein +395.5%
Contains more Fats +1332%
Contains more Carbs +1200.2%
Contains more Other +197.3%
Contains more Water +3809.6%
Dashi
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
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +395.5%
Contains more Fats +1332%
Contains more Carbs +1200.2%
Contains more Other +197.3%
Contains more Water +3809.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
Dashi
2
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1836.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12714.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Dashi
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1836.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12714.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dashi Milk
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Milk Opinion
Net carbs 64.68g 4.99g Dashi
Protein 16.7g 3.37g Dashi
Fats 13.89g 0.97g Dashi
Carbs 64.88g 4.99g Dashi
Calories 438kcal 42kcal Dashi
Sugar 14.47g 5.2g Milk
Fiber 0.2g 0g Dashi
Calcium 187mg 125mg Dashi
Iron 1.03mg 0.03mg Dashi
Magnesium 56mg 11mg Dashi
Phosphorus 166mg 95mg Dashi
Potassium 309mg 150mg Dashi
Sodium 1067mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 0.09mg 0.42mg Milk
Copper 0mg 0.01mg Milk
Manganese 0.003mg Milk
Selenium 27.6µg 3.3µg Dashi
Vitamin A 500IU 196IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 58µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.01mg Dashi
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Dashi
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.02mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.185mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.093mg Dashi
Vitamin B5 0.361mg Milk
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.037mg Dashi
Folate 21µg 5µg Dashi
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.47µg Milk
Vitamin K 66.9µg 0.1µg Dashi
Tryptophan 0.043mg Milk
Threonine 0.143mg Milk
Isoleucine 0.174mg Milk
Leucine 0.319mg Milk
Lysine 0.282mg Milk
Methionine 0.088mg Milk
Phenylalanine 0.174mg Milk
Valine 0.22mg Milk
Histidine 0.101mg Milk
Cholesterol 13mg 5mg Milk
Saturated Fat 3.433g 0.633g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 0.277g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0.035g Dashi
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Milk
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
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1023mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.