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Herbal tea vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between herbal tea and dashi

  • The amount of vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B3, and magnesium in dashi is higher than in herbal tea.
  • Dashi covers your daily vitamin K needs 56% more than herbal tea.
  • Herbal tea contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 2.4% 1.8% 3% 0% 1.1% 0.43% 0.52% 62% 0%
Dashi
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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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2237.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1445%
Contains more IronIron +1187.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Copper ~0mg

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.
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% 0% 0% 0.75% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.22%
Dashi
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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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6050%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2000%
Contains more CholineCholine +28525%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 g
Dashi
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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
Contains more WaterWater +4229.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +431%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Herbal tea Dashi
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Herbal tea Dashi DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 66.9µg 56%
Selenium 0µg 27.6µg 50%
Sodium 4mg 1067mg 46%
Protein 0g 16.7g 33%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.43mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.485g 30%
Phosphorus 1mg 166mg 24%
Calories 0kcal 438kcal 22%
Carbs 0g 64.88g 22%
Choline 0.4mg 114.5mg 21%
Fats 0g 13.89g 21%
Manganese 0.477mg 21%
Calcium 8mg 187mg 18%
Saturated fat 0g 3.433g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 2.46mg 15%
Magnesium 3mg 56mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.365g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Iron 0.08mg 1.03mg 12%
Potassium 20mg 309mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.1mg 8%
Folate 1µg 21µg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.72mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 25µg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 64.68g N/A
Sugar 0g 14.47g N/A
Zinc 0.04mg 0.09mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Herbal tea Dashi
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
0%
Herbal tea
39%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Herbal tea
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 1063mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.433g)
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 - $0.2)
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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/nutrients
  2. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/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.