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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 for 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.
Dashi
6
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% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2237.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10200%
Contains more IronIron +10200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3842.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
~equal in Copper ~0mg
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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
10
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 0% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22200%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~27µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
3
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 ProteinProtein +55566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +317.1%
Contains more OtherOther +869.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.1%
Contains more WaterWater +110.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.433 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.485 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +540.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3606.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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) DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66.9µg 0.3µg 56%
Selenium 27.6µg 0.7µg 49%
Sodium 1067mg 52mg 44%
Protein 16.7g 0.03g 33%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.012mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0.121g 29%
Phosphorus 166mg 1mg 24%
Choline 114.5mg 21%
Calcium 187mg 8mg 18%
Fats 13.89g 3.33g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.002mg 15%
Iron 1.03mg 0.01mg 13%
Magnesium 56mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.01µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 0.838g 11%
Potassium 309mg 3mg 9%
Carbs 64.88g 91.56g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0mg 8%
Saturated fat 3.433g 2.049g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.028mg 6%
Folate 21µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.09mg 4%
Calories 438kcal 397kcal 2%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.21mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Cholesterol 13mg 9mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 64.68g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 14.47g 68.48g N/A
Vitamin A 25µg 27µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 1015mg)
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.