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Miso vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Miso and Pistachio

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin E , and Iron in Pistachio is higher than in Miso.
  • Miso covers your daily need of Sodium 162% more than Pistachio.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pistachio is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Miso and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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
1
:
8
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Iron +57.4%
Contains more Magnesium +152.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.2%
Contains more Potassium +388.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +209.5%
Contains more Manganese +39.7%
Equal in Selenium - 7
Miso
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Pistachio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Iron +57.4%
Contains more Magnesium +152.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.2%
Contains more Potassium +388.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +209.5%
Contains more Manganese +39.7%
Equal in Selenium - 7

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
3
:
8
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +493.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +28500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +787.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +754.3%
Contains more Folate +168.4%
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%
Pistachio
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +493.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +28500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +787.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +754.3%
Contains more Folate +168.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
Miso
2
:
3
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Water +884.4%
Contains more Other +329.9%
Contains more Protein +57.6%
Contains more Fats +654.1%
Equal in Carbs - 27.17
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
Pistachio
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Water +884.4%
Contains more Other +329.9%
Contains more Protein +57.6%
Contains more Fats +654.1%
Equal in Carbs - 27.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
Miso
1
:
2
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1980.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +398.6%
Miso
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
Pistachio
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1980.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +398.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
Miso
2
:
3
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Fructose +2400%
Contains more Maltose +17.6%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Miso
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 6 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.2 g
Galactose: 0 g
Pistachio
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
Starch: 1.67 g
Sucrose: 6.87 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +2400%
Contains more Maltose +17.6%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 16.57g Miso
Protein 12.79g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 6.01g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 25.37g 27.17g Pistachio
Calories 198kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 6g 0.24g Miso
Sugar 6.2g 7.66g Miso
Fiber 5.4g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 57mg 105mg Pistachio
Iron 2.49mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 48mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 159mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 210mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 3728mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.56mg 2.2mg Miso
Copper 0.42mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 0.859mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 7µg
Vitamin A 87IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.16mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 19µg 51µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin K 29.3µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.479mg 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 0.82mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0.478mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.129mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.547mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.243mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 1.025g 5.907g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Miso Pistachio
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
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 3727mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Miso
Miso is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.882g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.