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Miso vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Miso and Lamb

  • Miso has more Manganese, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin K, however, Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Miso is 159% higher.
  • Lamb is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Miso and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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
Miso
5
:
5
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +235.3%
Contains more Iron +32.4%
Contains more Magnesium +108.7%
Contains more Copper +252.9%
Contains more Manganese +3804.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +47.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +74.2%
Contains more Selenium +277.1%
Miso
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +235.3%
Contains more Iron +32.4%
Contains more Magnesium +108.7%
Contains more Copper +252.9%
Contains more Manganese +3804.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +47.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +74.2%
Contains more Selenium +277.1%

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
Miso
4
:
7
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +537%
Contains more Vitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +635.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3087.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
Equal in Folate - 18
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +537%
Contains more Vitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +635.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3087.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
Equal in Folate - 18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
Miso
2
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1462.2%
Contains more Protein +91.7%
Contains more Fats +248.4%
Contains more Water +24.9%
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
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1462.2%
Contains more Protein +91.7%
Contains more Fats +248.4%
Contains more Water +24.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
Miso
2
:
1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +688.9%
Miso
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +688.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 0g Miso
Protein 12.79g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 6.01g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 25.37g 0g Miso
Calories 198kcal 294kcal Lamb
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g 0g Lamb
Fiber 5.4g 0g Miso
Calcium 57mg 17mg Miso
Iron 2.49mg 1.88mg Miso
Magnesium 48mg 23mg Miso
Phosphorus 159mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 210mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 3728mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 2.56mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.42mg 0.119mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg 0.022mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 87IU 0IU Miso
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.13mg Miso
Folate 19µg 18µg Miso
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 29.3µg 4.6µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.479mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.508mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.82mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.478mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.129mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.547mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.243mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g 8.83g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 1.51g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Miso Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.805g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 3656mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.