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Dashi vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between dashi and agave nectar

  • Dashi has more selenium, vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, choline, and magnesium, while agave nectar has more vitamin C.
  • Dashi covers your daily need for selenium, 47% more than agave nectar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Sweetener, syrup, agave.

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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 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7625%
Contains more IronIron +1044.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1523.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%

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
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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 57% 2.7% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +257%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +197.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +760.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1445.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +134%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18455.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2986.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1386.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.7%
Contains more WaterWater +897.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Agave nectar DV% diff.
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Selenium 27.6µg 1.7µg 47%
Sodium 1067mg 4mg 46%
Vitamin K 66.9µg 22.5µg 37%
Protein 16.7g 0.09g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0g 30%
Phosphorus 166mg 1mg 24%
Fats 13.89g 0.45g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.165mg 20%
Calcium 187mg 1mg 19%
Choline 114.5mg 13.3mg 18%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 17mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.433g 0g 16%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Magnesium 56mg 1mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 0g 13%
Iron 1.03mg 0.09mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.689mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.234mg 10%
Potassium 309mg 4mg 9%
Calories 438kcal 310kcal 6%
Carbs 64.88g 76.37g 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.122mg 2%
Vitamin A 25µg 8µg 2%
Folate 21µg 30µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.98mg 2%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.01mg 1%
Copper 0mg 0.009mg 1%
Net carbs 64.68g 76.17g N/A
Sugar 14.47g 68.03g N/A
Fiber 0.2g 0.2g 0%
Manganese 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dashi Agave nectar
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
23%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 1063mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.433g)
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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.