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Dashi vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Dashi and Taffy (candy)

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B12 in Dashi is higher than in Taffy (candy).
  • Dashi covers your daily need of Vitamin K 56% more than Taffy (candy).
  • The amount of Sodium in Taffy (candy) is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 Calcium +2237.5%
Contains more Iron +10200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +16500%
Contains more Potassium +10200%
Contains more Selenium +3842.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
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 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2237.5%
Contains more Iron +10200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +16500%
Contains more Potassium +10200%
Contains more Selenium +3842.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +22200%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +22200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55566.7%
Contains more Fats +317.1%
Contains more Other +869.6%
Contains more Carbs +41.1%
Contains more Water +110.9%
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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +55566.7%
Contains more Fats +317.1%
Contains more Other +869.6%
Contains more Carbs +41.1%
Contains more Water +110.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3606.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3606.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dashi Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 64.68g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 16.7g 0.03g Dashi
Fats 13.89g 3.33g Dashi
Carbs 64.88g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 438kcal 397kcal Dashi
Sugar 14.47g 68.48g Dashi
Fiber 0.2g 0g Dashi
Calcium 187mg 8mg Dashi
Iron 1.03mg 0.01mg Dashi
Magnesium 56mg 0mg Dashi
Phosphorus 166mg 1mg Dashi
Potassium 309mg 3mg Dashi
Sodium 1067mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.09mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Selenium 27.6µg 0.7µg Dashi
Vitamin A 500IU 100IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.09mg Dashi
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Dashi
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.028mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.012mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.002mg Dashi
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0mg Dashi
Folate 21µg 0µg Dashi
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.01µg Dashi
Vitamin K 66.9µg 0.3µg Dashi
Cholesterol 13mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Dashi
Saturated Fat 3.433g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 0.838g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0.121g Dashi
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 1015mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.384g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.