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Indian masala vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Indian masala and Dashi

  • Indian masala has more Fiber, while Dashi has more Calcium.
  • Dashi covers your daily need of Sodium 42% more than Indian masala.
  • Indian masala contains 13 times more Fiber than Dashi. While Indian masala contains 2.6g of Fiber, Dashi contains only 0.2g.
  • The amount of Sugar in Indian masala is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison SMART SOUP, Indian Bean Masala 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 0% 6.6% 0% 38% 0% 0% 0% 12% 0% 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 -91.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
~equal in Iron ~1.03mg
~equal in Copper ~0mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 30% 14% 0% 25% 99% 46% 0% 23% 38% 167% 16% 62%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 10.5 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 1.02 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 +3565.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +406.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1478.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +517.9%
Contains more OtherOther +118.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Dashi
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.485 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Indian masala Dashi Opinion
Calories 57kcal 438kcal Dashi
Protein 3.3g 16.7g Dashi
Fats 0.88g 13.89g Dashi
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Dashi
Net carbs 7.9g 64.68g Dashi
Carbs 10.5g 64.88g Dashi
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Indian masala
Magnesium 56mg Dashi
Calcium 22mg 187mg Dashi
Potassium 309mg Dashi
Iron 1mg 1.03mg Dashi
Sugar 2.3g 14.47g Indian masala
Fiber 2.6g 0.2g Indian masala
Zinc 0.09mg Dashi
Phosphorus 166mg Dashi
Sodium 92mg 1067mg Indian masala
Vitamin A 500IU Dashi
Vitamin A 25µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.72mg Dashi
Selenium 27.6µg Dashi
Vitamin B1 0.1mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.43mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.46mg Dashi
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Dashi
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Dashi
Vitamin K 66.9µg Dashi
Folate 21µg Dashi
Choline 114.5mg Dashi
Saturated Fat 0.18g 3.433g Indian masala
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Indian masala Dashi
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Indian masala
40%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Indian masala
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Indian masala
Indian masala contains less Sodium (difference - 975mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.253g)
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
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Indian masala - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171181/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.