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Miso vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Miso and Fish sauce

  • Miso has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Iron, while Fish sauce has more Magnesium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Fish sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 179% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Miso is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Miso and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve.

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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 Calcium +32.6%
Contains more Iron +219.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2171.4%
Contains less Sodium -52.5%
Contains more Zinc +1180%
Contains more Copper +740%
Contains more Manganese +268.7%
Contains more Magnesium +264.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains more Selenium +30%
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 13% 30% 126% 3% 26% 1025% 6% 17% 31% 50%
Contains more Calcium +32.6%
Contains more Iron +219.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2171.4%
Contains less Sodium -52.5%
Contains more Zinc +1180%
Contains more Copper +740%
Contains more Manganese +268.7%
Contains more Magnesium +264.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains more Selenium +30%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +625%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +308.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +99%
Contains more Folate +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
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 1% 0% 0% 2% 3% 14% 44% 8% 92% 39% 60% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +625%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +308.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +99%
Contains more Folate +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +152.8%
Contains more Fats +60000%
Contains more Carbs +597%
Contains more Water +65.2%
Contains more Other +57.8%
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
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Contains more Protein +152.8%
Contains more Fats +60000%
Contains more Carbs +597%
Contains more Water +65.2%
Contains more Other +57.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96033.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96033.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Fish sauce Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 3.64g Miso
Protein 12.79g 5.06g Miso
Fats 6.01g 0.01g Miso
Carbs 25.37g 3.64g Miso
Calories 198kcal 35kcal Miso
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g 3.64g Fish sauce
Fiber 5.4g 0g Miso
Calcium 57mg 43mg Miso
Iron 2.49mg 0.78mg Miso
Magnesium 48mg 175mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 159mg 7mg Miso
Potassium 210mg 288mg Fish sauce
Sodium 3728mg 7851mg Miso
Zinc 2.56mg 0.2mg Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.05mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg 0.233mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 9.1µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 87IU 12IU Miso
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 4µg
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Miso
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.012mg Miso
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.057mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 2.313mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.118mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.396mg Fish sauce
Folate 19µg 51µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.48µg Fish sauce
Vitamin K 29.3µg 0µg 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
Saturated Fat 1.025g 0.003g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 0.002g Miso
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.003g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Miso Fish sauce
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
22%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Miso
Miso contains less Sodium (difference - 4123mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.