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Dashi vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dashi and Skipjack tuna

  • Dashi is higher in Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 102% higher.
  • Dashi has 23 times more Sodium than Skipjack tuna. While Dashi has 1067mg of Sodium, Skipjack tuna has only 47mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +405.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +55.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.7%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +1066.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +69.6%
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 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +405.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +55.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.7%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +1066.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +69.6%

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
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.5%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +662.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +881%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +630%
Equal in Vitamin C - 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 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.5%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +662.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +881%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +630%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +976.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +68.9%
Contains more Water +2607.8%
Contains more Other +268.6%
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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more Fats +976.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +68.9%
Contains more Water +2607.8%
Contains more Other +268.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2107.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1012.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2107.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1012.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Skipjack tuna Opinion
Net carbs 64.68g 0g Dashi
Protein 16.7g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 13.89g 1.29g Dashi
Carbs 64.88g 0g Dashi
Calories 438kcal 132kcal Dashi
Sugar 14.47g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 0.2g 0g Dashi
Calcium 187mg 37mg Dashi
Iron 1.03mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 56mg 44mg Dashi
Phosphorus 166mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 309mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 1067mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 0.09mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 27.6µg 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 500IU 60IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 18µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.72mg Dashi
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1mg Dashi
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.038mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.122mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 21µg 10µg Dashi
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 66.9µg Dashi
Tryptophan 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 13mg 60mg Dashi
Saturated Fat 3.433g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 0.243g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0.403g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dashi Skipjack tuna
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
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1020mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.013g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
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 - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.