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Tuna salad vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tuna salad and Dashi different?

  • Tuna salad is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Copper, however, Dashi is richer in Vitamin B2, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tuna salad is 38% higher.
  • Tuna salad has less Saturated Fat.

Fish, tuna salad and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry are the varieties 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 less Sodium -62.3%
Contains more Zinc +522.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +49.3%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +194.7%
Contains more Potassium +73.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.03
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 140% 3% 0% 0% 151%
Contains less Sodium -62.3%
Contains more Zinc +522.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +49.3%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +194.7%
Contains more Potassium +73.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.03
Equal in Phosphorus - 166

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 C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +415.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
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 C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +415.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Folate +162.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2646.1%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +589.5%
Equal in Protein - 16.7
Equal in Other - 2.23
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 +2646.1%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +589.5%
Equal in Protein - 16.7
Equal in Other - 2.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.485
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.485

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Dashi Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 64.68g Dashi
Protein 16.04g 16.7g Dashi
Fats 9.26g 13.89g Dashi
Carbs 9.41g 64.88g Dashi
Calories 187kcal 438kcal Dashi
Sugar 14.47g Tuna salad
Fiber 0g 0.2g Dashi
Calcium 17mg 187mg Dashi
Iron 1mg 1.03mg Dashi
Magnesium 19mg 56mg Dashi
Phosphorus 178mg 166mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 309mg Dashi
Sodium 402mg 1067mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 0.09mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.145mg 0mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 41.2µg 27.6µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 500IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 25µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.72mg Dashi
Vitamin C 2.2mg 1.1mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.1mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.43mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 2.46mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.1mg Dashi
Folate 8µg 21µg Dashi
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.3µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 66.9µg Dashi
Tryptophan 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 13mg
Saturated Fat 1.544g 3.433g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 5.365g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 4.485g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Dashi
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Tuna salad
38%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 665mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.889g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (13 mg)
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 ($)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.