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Dashi vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Dashi and Watermelon?

  • Dashi is richer than Watermelon in Vitamin K, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Choline, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12.
  • Dashi's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 56% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Watermelon is lower.

We used Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Watermelon, raw types 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 +2571.4%
Contains more Iron +329.2%
Contains more Magnesium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +1409.1%
Contains more Potassium +175.9%
Contains more Selenium +6800%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
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 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +2571.4%
Contains more Iron +329.2%
Contains more Magnesium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +1409.1%
Contains more Potassium +175.9%
Contains more Selenium +6800%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
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
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Contains more Vitamin E +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1947.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1282%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +66800%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +636.4%
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 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1947.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1282%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +66800%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +636.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2637.7%
Contains more Fats +9160%
Contains more Carbs +759.3%
Contains more Other +829.2%
Contains more Water +3876.1%
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
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more Protein +2637.7%
Contains more Fats +9160%
Contains more Carbs +759.3%
Contains more Other +829.2%
Contains more Water +3876.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8870%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8870%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dashi Watermelon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Watermelon Opinion
Net carbs 64.68g 7.15g Dashi
Protein 16.7g 0.61g Dashi
Fats 13.89g 0.15g Dashi
Carbs 64.88g 7.55g Dashi
Calories 438kcal 30kcal Dashi
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 14.47g 6.2g Watermelon
Fiber 0.2g 0.4g Watermelon
Calcium 187mg 7mg Dashi
Iron 1.03mg 0.24mg Dashi
Magnesium 56mg 10mg Dashi
Phosphorus 166mg 11mg Dashi
Potassium 309mg 112mg Dashi
Sodium 1067mg 1mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.09mg 0.1mg Watermelon
Copper 0mg 0.042mg Watermelon
Manganese 0.038mg Watermelon
Selenium 27.6µg 0.4µg Dashi
Vitamin A 500IU 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.05mg Dashi
Vitamin C 1.1mg 8.1mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.033mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.021mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.178mg Dashi
Vitamin B5 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.045mg Dashi
Folate 21µg 3µg Dashi
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Dashi
Vitamin K 66.9µg 0.1µg Dashi
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 3.433g 0.016g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 0.037g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0.05g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Watermelon
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
9%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 1066mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.417g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.