Dashi vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Dashi and Soy sauce
- Dashi has more Vitamin K, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Choline, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, however, Soy sauce has more Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Soy sauce is 192% higher.
- Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).
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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 CalciumCalcium | +466.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5420% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +32.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +866.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +203% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +525.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2336.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1216% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2993.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +582.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +5996.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1605.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 438kcal | 53kcal |
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| Protein | 16.7g | 8.14g |
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| Fats | 13.89g | 0.57g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 64.68g | 4.13g |
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| Carbs | 64.88g | 4.93g |
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| Cholesterol | 13mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 56mg | 74mg |
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| Calcium | 187mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 309mg | 435mg |
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| Iron | 1.03mg | 1.45mg |
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| Sugar | 14.47g | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 0.2g | 0.8g |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.043mg |
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| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.87mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 166mg | |
| Sodium | 1067mg | 5493mg |
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| Vitamin A | 500IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 25µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 1.018mg |
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| Selenium | 27.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.43mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.46mg | 2.196mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.148mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 66.9µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 14µg |
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| Choline | 114.5mg | 18.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.433g | 0.073g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.365g | 0.088g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.485g | 0.263g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg |
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| Threonine | 0.271mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.318mg |
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| Leucine | 0.537mg |
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| Lysine | 0.381mg |
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| Methionine | 0.097mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg |
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| Valine | 0.332mg |
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| Histidine | 0.174mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
112%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.36g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dashi contains less Sodium (difference - 4426mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins