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Porridge vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Porridge and Dashi

  • Porridge has more Iron, however, Dashi has more Vitamin K, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Dashi is 56% higher.
  • Dashi has 4 times less Iron than Porridge. Porridge has 3.74mg of Iron, while Dashi has 1.03mg.
  • Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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.
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Dashi
Contains more Iron +263.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Calcium +114.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1020%
Contains more Phosphorus +1006.7%
Contains more Potassium +1831.3%
Contains more Selenium +885.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 140% 3% 0% 0% 151%
Contains more Iron +263.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Calcium +114.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1020%
Contains more Phosphorus +1006.7%
Contains more Potassium +1831.3%
Contains more Selenium +885.7%

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.
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Dashi
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +669.2%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +66800%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +669.2%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +66800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Dashi
Contains more Water +3709.1%
Contains more Protein +1059.7%
Contains more Fats +6514.3%
Contains more Carbs +516.7%
Contains more Other +913.6%
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
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 Water +3709.1%
Contains more Protein +1059.7%
Contains more Fats +6514.3%
Contains more Carbs +516.7%
Contains more Other +913.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Dashi
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19060.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3834.2%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19060.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3834.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Dashi Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 64.68g Dashi
Protein 1.44g 16.7g Dashi
Fats 0.21g 13.89g Dashi
Carbs 10.52g 64.88g Dashi
Calories 50kcal 438kcal Dashi
Sugar 0.03g 14.47g Porridge
Fiber 0.5g 0.2g Porridge
Calcium 87mg 187mg Dashi
Iron 3.74mg 1.03mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 56mg Dashi
Phosphorus 15mg 166mg Dashi
Potassium 16mg 309mg Dashi
Sodium 6mg 1067mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 0.09mg Porridge
Copper 0.04mg 0mg Porridge
Selenium 2.8µg 27.6µg Dashi
Vitamin A 0IU 500IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 25µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.72mg Dashi
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Dashi
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.1mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.43mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 2.46mg Dashi
Vitamin B5 0.071mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.1mg Dashi
Folate 12µg 21µg Dashi
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Dashi
Vitamin K 0.1µg 66.9µg Dashi
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 3.433g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 5.365g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 4.485g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge Dashi
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
4%
Porridge
38%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 1061mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
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.

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.