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Fish oil vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fish oil and Miso?

  • Fish oil is richer in Vitamin D, yet Miso is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Fish oil's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 237% higher.
  • Miso contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish oil, sardine and Miso types in this comparison.

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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.
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
9
Miso
Miso
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Fish oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Miso
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
10
Miso
Miso
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Fish oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 249% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Miso
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 0% 0% 25% 54% 17% 21% 46% 15% 10% 74%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
4
Miso
Miso
Contains more Fats +1563.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Fish oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Miso
13% 6% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 12.79 g
Fats: 6.01 g
Carbs: 25.37 g
Water: 43.02 g
Other: 12.81 g
Contains more Fats +1563.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish oil
Fish oil
2
:
1
Miso
Miso
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2926.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1005%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Fish oil
31% 35% 33%
Saturated Fat: 29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 31.867 g
Miso
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2926.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1005%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Miso Opinion
Net carbs 0g 19.97g Miso
Protein 0g 12.79g Miso
Fats 100g 6.01g Fish oil
Carbs 0g 25.37g Miso
Calories 902kcal 198kcal Fish oil
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g Fish oil
Fiber 0g 5.4g Miso
Calcium 0mg 57mg Miso
Iron 0mg 2.49mg Miso
Magnesium 0mg 48mg Miso
Phosphorus 0mg 159mg Miso
Potassium 0mg 210mg Miso
Sodium 0mg 3728mg Fish oil
Zinc 0mg 2.56mg Miso
Copper 0mg 0.42mg Miso
Manganese 0mg 0.859mg Miso
Selenium 0µg 7µg Miso
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Miso
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Miso
Vitamin E 0.01mg Miso
Vitamin D 332IU 0IU Fish oil
Vitamin D 8.3µg 0µg Fish oil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.098mg Miso
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.233mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.906mg Miso
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.337mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.199mg Miso
Folate 0µg 19µg Miso
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Miso
Vitamin K 29.3µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.155mg Miso
Threonine 0.479mg Miso
Isoleucine 0.508mg Miso
Leucine 0.82mg Miso
Lysine 0.478mg Miso
Methionine 0.129mg Miso
Phenylalanine 0.486mg Miso
Valine 0.547mg Miso
Histidine 0.243mg Miso
Cholesterol 710mg 0mg Miso
Saturated Fat 29.892g 1.025g Miso
Omega-3 - DHA 10.656g 0g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 10.137g 0g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 1.973g 0g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 33.841g 1.118g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 31.867g 2.884g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish oil Miso
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
21%
Fish oil
22%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 28.867g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 3728mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish oil
Fish oil is cheaper (difference - $3.4)

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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173578/nutrients
  2. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/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.