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Ramen noodle soup vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ramen noodle soup and Dashi

  • Ramen noodle soup has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Dashi has more Vitamin K, Choline, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Dashi is 48% higher.
  • Dashi is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry 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 18% 6.3% 16% 154% 42% 16% 49% 242% 82% 126%
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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 more IronIron +299%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +566.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +124%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +790.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.5%

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 1% 0.72% 49% 0% 112% 59% 101% 26% 8.8% 31% 22% 87% 3%
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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 EVitamin E +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +452.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +651.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1981.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 18% 60% 7% 5%
Protein: 10.17 g
Fats: 17.59 g
Carbs: 60.26 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 5.46 g
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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 FatsFats +26.6%
Contains more WaterWater +183.5%
Contains more OtherOther +144.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.2%
~equal in Carbs ~64.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 37% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ramen noodle soup 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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ramen noodle soup Dashi Opinion
Calories 440kcal 438kcal Ramen noodle soup
Protein 10.17g 16.7g Dashi
Fats 17.59g 13.89g Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.1mg Dashi
Net carbs 57.36g 64.68g Dashi
Carbs 60.26g 64.88g Dashi
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Ramen noodle soup
Magnesium 25mg 56mg Dashi
Calcium 21mg 187mg Dashi
Potassium 181mg 309mg Dashi
Iron 4.11mg 1.03mg Ramen noodle soup
Sugar 1.98g 14.47g Ramen noodle soup
Fiber 2.9g 0.2g Ramen noodle soup
Copper 0.126mg 0mg Ramen noodle soup
Zinc 0.6mg 0.09mg Ramen noodle soup
Starch 55.97g Ramen noodle soup
Phosphorus 115mg 166mg Dashi
Sodium 1855mg 1067mg Dashi
Vitamin A 12IU 500IU Dashi
Vitamin A 1µg 25µg Dashi
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.72mg Ramen noodle soup
Manganese 0.63mg Ramen noodle soup
Selenium 23.1µg 27.6µg Dashi
Vitamin B1 0.448mg 0.1mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.43mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 5.401mg 2.46mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B5 0.438mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.1mg Dashi
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.3µg Dashi
Vitamin K 8.9µg 66.9µg Dashi
Folate 116µg 21µg Ramen noodle soup
Trans Fat 0.065g Dashi
Choline 5.5mg 114.5mg Dashi
Saturated Fat 8.117g 3.433g Dashi
Monounsaturated Fat 6.156g 5.365g Ramen noodle soup
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 4.485g Dashi
Omega-3 - ALA 0.056g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.076g Ramen noodle soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ramen noodle soup 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
39%
Ramen noodle soup
40%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Ramen noodle soup
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dashi
Dashi contains less Sodium (difference - 788mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.684g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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.
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. Ramen noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171177/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.