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Dashi vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between dashi and nutmeg?

  • Dashi is richer in vitamin K, selenium, and vitamin B2, yet nutmeg is richer in copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for copper is 114% higher.
  • Nutmeg contains less sodium.

We used Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Spices, nutmeg, ground 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
1
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%
Nutmeg
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1625%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +226.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.3%
Contains more IronIron +195.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2288.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
~equal in Calcium ~184mg

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
7
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%
Nutmeg
4
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +654.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1201.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more FolateFolate +261.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
2
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
Nutmeg
3
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +186%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.6%
Contains more FatsFats +161.4%
Contains more WaterWater +170.9%
~equal in Other ~2.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
3
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.433 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.485 g
Nutmeg
0
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +66.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1181.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 126%
Copper 0mg 1.027mg 114%
Saturated fat 3.433g 25.94g 102%
Fiber 0.2g 20.8g 82%
Vitamin K 66.9µg 0µg 56%
Selenium 27.6µg 1.6µg 47%
Sodium 1067mg 16mg 46%
Fats 13.89g 36.31g 34%
Magnesium 56mg 183mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.057mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0.35g 28%
Iron 1.03mg 3.04mg 25%
Protein 16.7g 5.84g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.346mg 21%
Zinc 0.09mg 2.15mg 19%
Choline 114.5mg 8.8mg 19%
Folate 21µg 76µg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Phosphorus 166mg 213mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.299mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.16mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 3.22g 5%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0mg 5%
Carbs 64.88g 49.29g 5%
Calories 438kcal 525kcal 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin A 25µg 5µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 3mg 2%
Potassium 309mg 350mg 1%
Net carbs 64.68g 28.49g N/A
Calcium 187mg 184mg 0%
Sugar 14.47g 2.99g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 1051mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 22.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.