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Dashi vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between dashi and tempeh

  • Dashi has more selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B12, and calcium; however, tempeh is higher in copper, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Tempeh covers your daily copper needs 62% more than dashi.
  • Tempeh has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Tempeh.

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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
2
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%
Tempeh
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 33% 36% 101% 187% 31% 114% 1.2% 170% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +162.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%

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
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%
Tempeh
3
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% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 10% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +275%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.64mg

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
Tempeh
2
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +749.2%
Contains more OtherOther +37.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2493.5%

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
Tempeh
1
25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.3g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dashi Tempeh
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Tempeh DV% diff.
Copper 0mg 0.56mg 62%
Manganese 1.3mg 57%
Vitamin K 66.9µg 56%
Selenium 27.6µg 0µg 50%
Sodium 1067mg 9mg 46%
Iron 1.03mg 2.7mg 21%
Choline 114.5mg 21%
Carbs 64.88g 7.64g 19%
Phosphorus 166mg 266mg 14%
Calories 438kcal 192kcal 12%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.14mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.215mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.08µg 9%
Calcium 187mg 111mg 8%
Protein 16.7g 20.29g 7%
Magnesium 56mg 81mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.358mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 3.205g 5%
Fats 13.89g 10.8g 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.433g 2.539g 4%
Potassium 309mg 412mg 3%
Vitamin A 25µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.078mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 2.64mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Folate 21µg 24µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 4.3g 1%
Net carbs 64.68g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 14.47g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Tempeh
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
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 1058mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.894g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 ($)

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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/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.