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Dashi vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dashi and Tamale different?

  • Dashi is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Tamale is higher in Zinc, Fiber, Vitamin B12, and Copper.
  • Dashi covers your daily need of Selenium 39% more than Tamale.
  • Dashi contains 6 times more Calcium than Tamale. Dashi contains 187mg of Calcium, while Tamale contains 29mg.
  • Tamale is lower in Sodium.

Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Tamales (Navajo) types were used in this article.

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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
5
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5
Tamale
Contains more Calcium +544.8%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.7%
Contains more Potassium +135.9%
Contains more Selenium +360%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +1544.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
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 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +544.8%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.7%
Contains more Potassium +135.9%
Contains more Selenium +360%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +1544.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%

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
8
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4
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80%
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 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
4
:
1
Tamale
Contains more Protein +165.9%
Contains more Fats +127%
Contains more Carbs +258.1%
Contains more Other +61.6%
Contains more Water +2860.9%
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
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Protein +165.9%
Contains more Fats +127%
Contains more Carbs +258.1%
Contains more Other +61.6%
Contains more Water +2860.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
2
:
1
Tamale
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +551.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +551.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 64.68g 15.02g Dashi
Protein 16.7g 6.28g Dashi
Fats 13.89g 6.12g Dashi
Carbs 64.88g 18.12g Dashi
Calories 438kcal 153kcal Dashi
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 14.47g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 0.2g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 187mg 29mg Dashi
Iron 1.03mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 56mg 22mg Dashi
Phosphorus 166mg 99mg Dashi
Potassium 309mg 131mg Dashi
Sodium 1067mg 427mg Tamale
Zinc 0.09mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0mg 0.063mg Tamale
Manganese 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 27.6µg 6µg Dashi
Vitamin A 500IU 0IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 0µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0mg Dashi
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.05mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.08mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.59mg Dashi
Vitamin B5 0.205mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 21µg 15µg Dashi
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 66.9µg Dashi
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 13mg 17mg Dashi
Saturated Fat 3.433g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 2.739g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0.688g Dashi
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Tamale
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
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.037g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.