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Dashi vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dashi and Tuna Bluefin different?

  • Dashi is higher in Calcium, however, Tuna Bluefin is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tuna Bluefin is 441% higher.
  • Dashi contains 21 times more Sodium than Tuna Bluefin. While Dashi contains 1067mg of Sodium, Tuna Bluefin contains only 50mg.

Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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 Calcium +1770%
Contains more Iron +27.2%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +755.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +69.6%
Equal in Potassium - 323
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% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +1770%
Contains more Iron +27.2%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +755.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +69.6%
Equal in Potassium - 323

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
6
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin A +404%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +328.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3526.7%
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 152% 0% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 83% 122% 2% 1361% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin A +404%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +328.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3526.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +121.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +79.1%
Contains more Water +2469.1%
Contains more Other +111.7%
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
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more Fats +121.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +79.1%
Contains more Water +2469.1%
Contains more Other +111.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Tuna Bluefin Opinion
Net carbs 64.68g 0g Dashi
Protein 16.7g 29.91g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 13.89g 6.28g Dashi
Carbs 64.88g 0g Dashi
Calories 438kcal 184kcal Dashi
Sugar 14.47g Tuna Bluefin
Fiber 0.2g 0g Dashi
Calcium 187mg 10mg Dashi
Iron 1.03mg 1.31mg Tuna Bluefin
Magnesium 56mg 64mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 166mg 326mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 309mg 323mg Tuna Bluefin
Sodium 1067mg 50mg Tuna Bluefin
Zinc 0.09mg 0.77mg Tuna Bluefin
Copper 0mg 0.11mg Tuna Bluefin
Manganese 0.02mg Tuna Bluefin
Selenium 27.6µg 46.8µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 500IU 2520IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 757µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 0.72mg Dashi
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Dashi
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.278mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.306mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 10.54mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.525mg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 21µg 2µg Dashi
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 10.88µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin K 66.9µg Dashi
Tryptophan 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 13mg 49mg Dashi
Saturated Fat 3.433g 1.612g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.16g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 2.053g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 1.844g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Tuna Bluefin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
171%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 1017mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.821g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.