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Maple syrup vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between maple syrup and dashi

  • Maple syrup has more vitamin B2 and zinc; however, dashi has more vitamin K, selenium, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for maple syrup is 65% higher.
  • Dashi has 16 times less zinc than maple syrup. Maple syrup has 1.47mg of zinc, while dashi has 0.09mg.
  • Maple syrup is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, maple 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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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 more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1533.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.8%
Contains more IronIron +836.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +8200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4500%

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% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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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 B2Vitamin B2 +195.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2937%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +7056.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 WaterWater +1308.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41650%
Contains more FatsFats +23050%
Contains more OtherOther +374.5%
~equal in Carbs ~64.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48672.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26282.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Maple syrup Dashi
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Maple syrup Dashi DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 126%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.43mg 65%
Vitamin K 0µg 66.9µg 56%
Selenium 0.6µg 27.6µg 49%
Sodium 12mg 1067mg 46%
Protein 0.04g 16.7g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 4.485g 30%
Phosphorus 2mg 166mg 23%
Fats 0.06g 13.89g 21%
Choline 1.6mg 114.5mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.007g 3.433g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 2.46mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 5.365g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.09mg 13%
Iron 0.11mg 1.03mg 12%
Calories 260kcal 438kcal 9%
Calcium 102mg 187mg 9%
Magnesium 21mg 56mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.72mg 5%
Folate 0µg 21µg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 25µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.1mg 3%
Potassium 212mg 309mg 3%
Copper 0.018mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Carbs 67.04g 64.88g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 64.68g N/A
Sugar 60.46g 14.47g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup 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
24%
Maple syrup
39%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 1055mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.426g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.