Table salt vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are table salt and dashi different?
- Dashi is higher than table salt in vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
- Table salt covers your daily need for sodium, 1639% more than dashi.
- Dashi is lower in sodium.
Salt, table and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry types were used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +5500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +679.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3762.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +212.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27500% |
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.
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
Protein:
16.7 g
Fats:
13.89 g
Carbs:
64.88 g
Water:
2.3 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +4375.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1050% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 38758mg | 1067mg | 1639% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 66.9µg | 56% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 27.6µg | 50% |
| Protein | 0g | 16.7g | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.43mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 4.485g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 166mg | 24% |
| Calories | 0kcal | 438kcal | 22% |
| Carbs | 0g | 64.88g | 22% |
| Choline | 0mg | 114.5mg | 21% |
| Fats | 0g | 13.89g | 21% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 187mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 3.433g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.46mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 5.365g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 56mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 309mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.33mg | 1.03mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.72mg | 5% |
| Folate | 0µg | 21µg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 25µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 64.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 14.47g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.433g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dashi contains less Sodium (difference - 37691mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
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.