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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.
Dashi
Dashi
3
:
6
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Selenium +5420%
Contains more Iron +40.8%
Contains more Magnesium +32.1%
Contains more Potassium +40.8%
Contains more Zinc +866.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Dashi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 140% 3% 0% 0% 151%
Soy sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 53% 72% 39% 717% 24% 15% 133% 3%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Selenium +5420%
Contains more Iron +40.8%
Contains more Magnesium +32.1%
Contains more Potassium +40.8%
Contains more Zinc +866.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166

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
9
:
2
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48%
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%
Soy sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 39% 42% 18% 35% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
Dashi
3
:
2
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
Contains more Protein +105.2%
Contains more Fats +2336.8%
Contains more Carbs +1216%
Contains more Water +2993.5%
Contains more Other +582.1%
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
Soy sauce
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more Protein +105.2%
Contains more Fats +2336.8%
Contains more Carbs +1216%
Contains more Water +2993.5%
Contains more Other +582.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
Dashi
2
:
1
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5996.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1605.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Dashi
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
Soy sauce
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.263 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5996.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1605.3%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Dashi Soy sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Soy sauce Opinion
Net carbs 64.68g 4.13g Dashi
Protein 16.7g 8.14g Dashi
Fats 13.89g 0.57g Dashi
Carbs 64.88g 4.93g Dashi
Calories 438kcal 53kcal Dashi
Sugar 14.47g 0.4g Soy sauce
Fiber 0.2g 0.8g Soy sauce
Calcium 187mg 33mg Dashi
Iron 1.03mg 1.45mg Soy sauce
Magnesium 56mg 74mg Soy sauce
Phosphorus 166mg 166mg
Potassium 309mg 435mg Soy sauce
Sodium 1067mg 5493mg Dashi
Zinc 0.09mg 0.87mg Soy sauce
Copper 0mg 0.043mg Soy sauce
Manganese 1.018mg Soy sauce
Selenium 27.6µg 0.5µg Dashi
Vitamin A 500IU 0IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 0µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0mg Dashi
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Dashi
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.033mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.165mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 2.196mg Dashi
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.148mg Soy sauce
Folate 21µg 14µg Dashi
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Dashi
Vitamin K 66.9µg 0µg Dashi
Tryptophan 0.096mg Soy sauce
Threonine 0.271mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.318mg Soy sauce
Leucine 0.537mg Soy sauce
Lysine 0.381mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.097mg Soy sauce
Phenylalanine 0.353mg Soy sauce
Valine 0.332mg Soy sauce
Histidine 0.174mg Soy sauce
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 3.433g 0.073g Soy sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 0.088g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0.263g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dashi Soy sauce
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
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.07g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.36g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dashi
Dashi contains less Sodium (difference - 4426mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.