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Dashi vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Dashi and Mussels?

  • Dashi is richer in Calcium, yet Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 988% higher.
  • Dashi has 6 times more Calcium than Mussels. Dashi has 187mg of Calcium, while Mussels has 33mg.
  • Mussels contains less Sodium.

We used Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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
:
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +51.4%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains more Iron +552.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.7%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Contains more Zinc +2866.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +224.6%
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 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +51.4%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains more Iron +552.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.7%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Contains more Zinc +2866.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +224.6%

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
5
:
Contains more Vitamin A +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Folate +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7900%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.42
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.1
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 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Folate +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7900%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.42
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
2
:
Contains more Fats +210%
Contains more Carbs +777.9%
Contains more Protein +42.5%
Contains more Water +2558.7%
Contains more Other +42.6%
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
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Fats +210%
Contains more Carbs +777.9%
Contains more Protein +42.5%
Contains more Water +2558.7%
Contains more Other +42.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +429.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +270%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.2%
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +429.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +270%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dashi Mussels
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 64.68g 7.39g Dashi
Protein 16.7g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 13.89g 4.48g Dashi
Carbs 64.88g 7.39g Dashi
Calories 438kcal 172kcal Dashi
Sugar 14.47g Mussels
Fiber 0.2g 0g Dashi
Calcium 187mg 33mg Dashi
Iron 1.03mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 56mg 37mg Dashi
Phosphorus 166mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 309mg 268mg Dashi
Sodium 1067mg 369mg Mussels
Zinc 0.09mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 27.6µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 500IU 304IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.72mg Dashi
Vitamin C 1.1mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.42mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.1mg
Folate 21µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 66.9µg Dashi
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 13mg 56mg Dashi
Saturated Fat 3.433g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 1.014g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 1.212g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Mussels
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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 698mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.583g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.