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Dashi vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between dashi and chia seeds?

  • Chia seeds are richer than dashi in fiber, copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Chia seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 137% more.
  • Dashi has 67 times more sodium than chia seeds. While dashi has 1067mg of sodium, chia seeds have only 16mg.

We used Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types in this article.

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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +498.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +237.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.7%
Contains more IronIron +649.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +4988.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +418.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +258.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
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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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54%
Contains more FatsFats +121.3%
Contains more WaterWater +152.2%
Contains more OtherOther +115.2%
~equal in Protein ~16.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
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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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +132.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +427.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.33g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Chia seeds DV% diff.
Fiber 0.2g 34.4g 137%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 23.665g 128%
Manganese 2.723mg 118%
Copper 0mg 0.924mg 103%
Phosphorus 166mg 860mg 99%
Iron 1.03mg 7.72mg 84%
Magnesium 56mg 335mg 66%
Vitamin K 66.9µg 56%
Selenium 27.6µg 55.2µg 50%
Sodium 1067mg 16mg 46%
Calcium 187mg 631mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.62mg 43%
Zinc 0.09mg 4.58mg 41%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 8.83mg 40%
Fats 13.89g 30.74g 26%
Choline 114.5mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.17mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Carbs 64.88g 42.12g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 2.309g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 8%
Folate 21µg 49µg 7%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin A 25µg 3%
Potassium 309mg 407mg 3%
Calories 438kcal 486kcal 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.6mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.5mg 1%
Protein 16.7g 16.54g 0%
Net carbs 64.68g 7.72g N/A
Sugar 14.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Saturated fat 3.433g 3.33g 0%
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1051mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.