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Dashi vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between dashi and potato salad

  • Dashi has more selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, potato salad is higher in copper and vitamin C.
  • Dashi covers your daily selenium needs 43% more than potato salad.
  • Potato salad has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +273.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +884.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.7%
Contains more IronIron +58.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +219.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +573.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +244.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.4%

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
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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%
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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +523.1%
Contains more FatsFats +69.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +480.8%
Contains more OtherOther +14.4%
Contains more WaterWater +3204.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.433 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.485 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +116.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Potato salad DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66.9µg 56%
Selenium 27.6µg 4.1µg 43%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.06mg 28%
Protein 16.7g 2.68g 28%
Sodium 1067mg 529mg 23%
Choline 114.5mg 21%
Carbs 64.88g 11.17g 18%
Cholesterol 13mg 68mg 18%
Calcium 187mg 19mg 17%
Phosphorus 166mg 52mg 16%
Calories 438kcal 143kcal 15%
Copper 0mg 0.118mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 11%
Magnesium 56mg 15mg 10%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 10mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.89mg 10%
Saturated fat 3.433g 1.429g 9%
Fats 13.89g 8.2g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 2.48g 7%
Iron 1.03mg 0.65mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 3.737g 5%
Fiber 0.2g 1.3g 4%
Folate 21µg 7µg 4%
Manganese 0.101mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.141mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.077mg 2%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.31mg 2%
Potassium 309mg 254mg 2%
Vitamin A 25µg 32µg 1%
Net carbs 64.68g 9.87g N/A
Sugar 14.47g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Potato salad
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
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 538mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.004g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.