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Dashi vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Dashi and Squid

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE in Squid is higher than in Dashi.
  • Squid covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 213% more than Dashi.
  • Squid has 15 times less Saturated Fat than Dashi. Dashi has 3.433g of Saturated Fat, while Squid has 0.236g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist 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.
Dashi
1
:
9
Squid
Contains more Iron +952.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +249.4%
Contains more Potassium +106.1%
Contains less Sodium -30.3%
Contains more Zinc +3744.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +224.6%
Equal in Calcium - 180
Equal in Magnesium - 60
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 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains more Iron +952.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +249.4%
Contains more Potassium +106.1%
Contains less Sodium -30.3%
Contains more Zinc +3744.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +224.6%
Equal in Calcium - 180
Equal in Magnesium - 60

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
5
:
7
Squid
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +35%
Contains more Vitamin C +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1700%
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 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +35%
Contains more Vitamin C +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
2
:
3
Squid
Contains more Fats +892.1%
Contains more Carbs +3856.1%
Contains more Protein +94.5%
Contains more Water +2557.4%
Contains more Other +50.7%
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
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Fats +892.1%
Contains more Carbs +3856.1%
Contains more Protein +94.5%
Contains more Water +2557.4%
Contains more Other +50.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
2
:
1
Squid
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3211.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1573.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3211.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1573.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dashi Squid
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 Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Squid Opinion
Net carbs 64.68g 1.64g Dashi
Protein 16.7g 32.48g Squid
Fats 13.89g 1.4g Dashi
Carbs 64.88g 1.64g Dashi
Calories 438kcal 158kcal Dashi
Sugar 14.47g Squid
Fiber 0.2g 0g Dashi
Calcium 187mg 180mg Dashi
Iron 1.03mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 56mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 166mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 309mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 1067mg 744mg Squid
Zinc 0.09mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 27.6µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 500IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.72mg Dashi
Vitamin C 1.1mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.017mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 2.189mg Dashi
Vitamin B5 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.27mg Squid
Folate 21µg 24µg Squid
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 5.4µg Squid
Vitamin K 66.9µg Dashi
Tryptophan 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 13mg 224mg Dashi
Saturated Fat 3.433g 0.236g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 0.162g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0.268g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Squid
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.197g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.