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Miso vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Miso and Salsa

  • The amount of Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Magnesium in Miso is higher than in Salsa.
  • Miso covers your daily Sodium needs 143% more than Salsa.
  • Salsa has 35 times less Saturated Fat than Miso. Miso has 1.025g of Saturated Fat, while Salsa has 0.029g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Miso and USDA Commodity, salsa.

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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
8
:
2
Salsa
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Iron +11.2%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +430%
Contains more Zinc +1405.9%
Contains more Copper +337.5%
Contains more Selenium +1650%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.24
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 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Iron +11.2%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +430%
Contains more Zinc +1405.9%
Contains more Copper +337.5%
Contains more Selenium +1650%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.24

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
8
:
3
Salsa
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +676.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +532.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Equal in Folate - 19
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 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +676.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +532.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Equal in Folate - 19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
4
:
1
Salsa
Contains more Protein +752.7%
Contains more Fats +2905%
Contains more Carbs +262.4%
Contains more Other +700.6%
Contains more Water +108.5%
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
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +752.7%
Contains more Fats +2905%
Contains more Carbs +262.4%
Contains more Other +700.6%
Contains more Water +108.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
2
:
1
Salsa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6887.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2595.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6887.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2595.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 5.6g Miso
Protein 12.79g 1.5g Miso
Fats 6.01g 0.2g Miso
Carbs 25.37g 7g Miso
Calories 198kcal 36kcal Miso
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g Salsa
Fiber 5.4g 1.4g Miso
Calcium 57mg 12mg Miso
Iron 2.49mg 2.24mg Miso
Magnesium 48mg 16mg Miso
Phosphorus 159mg 30mg Miso
Potassium 210mg 270mg Salsa
Sodium 3728mg 430mg Salsa
Zinc 2.56mg 0.17mg Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.096mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 0.4µg Miso
Vitamin A 87IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 28µg Salsa
Vitamin E 0.01mg Miso
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.05mg Miso
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.03mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 1.08mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.337mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.149mg Miso
Folate 19µg 19µg
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 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
Saturated Fat 1.025g 0.029g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 0.016g Miso
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.107g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Salsa
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
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 3298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.996g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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 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

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.