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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
Dashi
2
:
8
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Contains more Selenium +1625%
Contains more Iron +195.1%
Contains more Magnesium +226.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +2288.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 184
Dashi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 140% 3% 0% 0% 151%
Nutmeg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Selenium +1625%
Contains more Iron +195.1%
Contains more Magnesium +226.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +2288.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 184

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
6
:
4
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin A +390.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +654.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +261.9%
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%
Nutmeg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +390.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +654.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +261.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
Dashi
2
:
3
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Contains more Protein +186%
Contains more Carbs +31.6%
Contains more Fats +161.4%
Contains more Water +170.9%
Equal in Other - 2.33
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
Nutmeg
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 Protein +186%
Contains more Carbs +31.6%
Contains more Fats +161.4%
Contains more Water +170.9%
Equal in Other - 2.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
Dashi
3
:
0
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1181.4%
Dashi
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
Nutmeg
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 64.68g 28.49g Dashi
Protein 16.7g 5.84g Dashi
Fats 13.89g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 64.88g 49.29g Dashi
Calories 438kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 14.47g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 0.2g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 187mg 184mg Dashi
Iron 1.03mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 56mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 166mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 309mg 350mg Nutmeg
Sodium 1067mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 0.09mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 27.6µg 1.6µg Dashi
Vitamin A 500IU 102IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 5µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0mg Dashi
Vitamin C 1.1mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.057mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.299mg Dashi
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 21µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Dashi
Vitamin K 66.9µg 0µg Dashi
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 3.433g 25.94g Dashi
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 3.22g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0.35g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Nutmeg
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
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

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 lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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.