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Dashi vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Dashi and Miso

  • Dashi has more Selenium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, while Miso has more Copper, Zinc, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Miso covers your daily need of Sodium 116% more than Dashi.
  • Dashi contains 4 times more Selenium than Miso. While Dashi contains 27.6µg of Selenium, Miso contains only 7µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Miso is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Miso.

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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
Miso
Miso
Contains more Calcium +228.1%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Selenium +294.3%
Contains more Iron +141.7%
Contains more Zinc +2744.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 159
Dashi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 140% 3% 0% 0% 151%
Miso
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Contains more Calcium +228.1%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Selenium +294.3%
Contains more Iron +141.7%
Contains more Zinc +2744.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 159

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
:
2
Miso
Miso
Contains more Vitamin A +474.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +7100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.5%
Contains more Folate +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +99%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.098
Equal in Folate - 19
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%
Miso
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 0% 0% 25% 54% 17% 21% 46% 15% 10% 74%
Contains more Vitamin A +474.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +7100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.5%
Contains more Folate +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +99%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.098
Equal in Folate - 19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
Dashi
3
:
2
Miso
Miso
Contains more Protein +30.6%
Contains more Fats +131.1%
Contains more Carbs +155.7%
Contains more Water +1770.4%
Contains more Other +474.4%
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
Miso
13% 6% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 12.79 g
Fats: 6.01 g
Carbs: 25.37 g
Water: 43.02 g
Other: 12.81 g
Contains more Protein +30.6%
Contains more Fats +131.1%
Contains more Carbs +155.7%
Contains more Water +1770.4%
Contains more Other +474.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
Dashi
2
:
1
Miso
Miso
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +379.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%
Dashi
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
Miso
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +379.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Miso Opinion
Net carbs 64.68g 19.97g Dashi
Protein 16.7g 12.79g Dashi
Fats 13.89g 6.01g Dashi
Carbs 64.88g 25.37g Dashi
Calories 438kcal 198kcal Dashi
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 14.47g 6.2g Miso
Fiber 0.2g 5.4g Miso
Calcium 187mg 57mg Dashi
Iron 1.03mg 2.49mg Miso
Magnesium 56mg 48mg Dashi
Phosphorus 166mg 159mg Dashi
Potassium 309mg 210mg Dashi
Sodium 1067mg 3728mg Dashi
Zinc 0.09mg 2.56mg Miso
Copper 0mg 0.42mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg Miso
Selenium 27.6µg 7µg Dashi
Vitamin A 500IU 87IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 4µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.01mg Dashi
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Dashi
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.098mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.233mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.906mg Dashi
Vitamin B5 0.337mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.199mg Miso
Folate 21µg 19µg Dashi
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.08µg Dashi
Vitamin K 66.9µg 29.3µg Dashi
Tryptophan 0.155mg Miso
Threonine 0.479mg Miso
Isoleucine 0.508mg Miso
Leucine 0.82mg Miso
Lysine 0.478mg Miso
Methionine 0.129mg Miso
Phenylalanine 0.486mg Miso
Valine 0.547mg Miso
Histidine 0.243mg Miso
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Miso
Saturated Fat 3.433g 1.025g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 1.118g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 2.884g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Miso
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
22%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Miso
Miso is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.408g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dashi
Dashi contains less Sodium (difference - 2661mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/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.