Dashi vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Dashi and Tofu different?
- Dashi is richer in Vitamin K, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Choline, and Vitamin B3, while Tofu is higher in Iron, Copper, and Calcium.
- Tofu covers your daily need of Iron 54% more than Dashi.
- Dashi contains 152 times more Sodium than Tofu. Dashi contains 1067mg of Sodium, while Tofu contains 7mg.
Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +86.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +155.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +210.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +420.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +788.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +7100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +726.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1161.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2687.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +297.6% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +190.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3369.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +209.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3576.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +408% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -79.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 438kcal | 76kcal |
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| Protein | 16.7g | 8.08g |
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| Fats | 13.89g | 4.78g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 64.68g | 1.57g |
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| Carbs | 64.88g | 1.87g |
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| Cholesterol | 13mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 56mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 187mg | 350mg |
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| Potassium | 309mg | 121mg |
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| Iron | 1.03mg | 5.36mg |
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| Sugar | 14.47g | 0.62g |
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| Fiber | 0.2g | 0.3g |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.193mg |
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| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 97mg |
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| Sodium | 1067mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 500IU | 85IU |
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| Vitamin A | 25µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 0.605mg |
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| Selenium | 27.6µg | 8.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.43mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.46mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.047mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 66.9µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 114.5mg | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.433g | 0.691g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.365g | 1.056g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.485g | 2.699g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.12mg |
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| Threonine | 0.402mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.435mg |
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| Leucine | 0.713mg |
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| Lysine | 0.452mg |
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| Methionine | 0.108mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg |
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| Valine | 0.446mg |
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| Histidine | 0.221mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
40%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 1060mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.742g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.