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Dashi vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between dashi and star anise

  • Dashi has more selenium, while star anise has more iron, copper, fiber, zinc, calcium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 449% more than dashi.
  • Dashi contains 67 times more sodium than star anise. While dashi contains 1067mg of sodium, star anise contains only 16mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Spices, anise seed.

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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 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +452%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +203.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +245.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +366.3%
Contains more IronIron +3488.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +5788.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +165.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%

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 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +110%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +550%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.7%
Contains more FatsFats +14.5%
Contains more WaterWater +314.8%
Contains more OtherOther +211.2%
~equal in Protein ~17.6g

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
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +82.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 1.03mg 36.96mg 449%
Copper 0mg 0.91mg 101%
Manganese 2.3mg 100%
Fiber 0.2g 14.6g 58%
Vitamin K 66.9µg 56%
Zinc 0.09mg 5.3mg 47%
Calcium 187mg 646mg 46%
Sodium 1067mg 16mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.65mg 42%
Selenium 27.6µg 5µg 41%
Phosphorus 166mg 440mg 39%
Potassium 309mg 1441mg 33%
Magnesium 56mg 170mg 27%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 21mg 22%
Choline 114.5mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.34mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Saturated fat 3.433g 0.586g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.29mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 9.78g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 3.15g 9%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Carbs 64.88g 50.02g 5%
Calories 438kcal 337kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 3.06mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Folate 21µg 10µg 3%
Fats 13.89g 15.9g 3%
Protein 16.7g 17.6g 2%
Vitamin A 25µg 16µg 1%
Net carbs 64.68g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 14.47g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Star anise
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
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 1051mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.847g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.