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Miso vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Miso and Mackerel different?

  • Miso is higher in Manganese, Copper, and Fiber, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 788% higher.
  • Mackerel has less Sodium.

Miso and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
Miso
5
:
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +58.6%
Contains more Zinc +172.3%
Contains more Copper +346.8%
Contains more Manganese +4195%
Contains more Magnesium +102.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.8%
Contains more Potassium +91%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Selenium +637.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +58.6%
Contains more Zinc +172.3%
Contains more Copper +346.8%
Contains more Manganese +4195%
Contains more Magnesium +102.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.8%
Contains more Potassium +91%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Selenium +637.1%

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.
Miso
4
:
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin A +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +656.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23650%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin A +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +656.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
2
:
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +152.7%
Contains more Protein +86.5%
Contains more Fats +196.3%
Contains more Water +23.8%
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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +152.7%
Contains more Protein +86.5%
Contains more Fats +196.3%
Contains more Water +23.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +526.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.1%
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +526.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 0g Miso
Protein 12.79g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 6.01g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 25.37g 0g Miso
Calories 198kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g Mackerel
Fiber 5.4g 0g Miso
Calcium 57mg 15mg Miso
Iron 2.49mg 1.57mg Miso
Magnesium 48mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 159mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 210mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 3728mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 2.56mg 0.94mg Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.094mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg 0.02mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 87IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.01mg Miso
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 19µg 2µg Miso
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 29.3µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.479mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.508mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 0.82mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.478mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.129mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.547mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.243mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g 4.176g Miso
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Mackerel
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
22%
Miso
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.151g)
Which food is cheaper?
Miso
Miso is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 3645mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel 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.

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. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.