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Miso vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Miso and Tomato sauce different?

  • Miso has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin K, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Selenium than Tomato sauce.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Miso is 162% higher.
  • Miso contains 12 times more Selenium than Tomato sauce. While Miso contains 7µg of Selenium, Tomato sauce contains only 0.6µg.
  • Tomato sauce has less Sodium.

Miso and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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.
Contains more Calcium +307.1%
Contains more Iron +159.4%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.9%
Contains more Zinc +1063.6%
Contains more Copper +265.2%
Contains more Manganese +660.2%
Contains more Selenium +1066.7%
Contains more Potassium +41.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
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% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains more Calcium +307.1%
Contains more Iron +159.4%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.9%
Contains more Zinc +1063.6%
Contains more Copper +265.2%
Contains more Manganese +660.2%
Contains more Selenium +1066.7%
Contains more Potassium +41.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.1%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +946.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +14300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.991
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
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 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.1%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +946.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +14300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.991
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +965.8%
Contains more Fats +1903.3%
Contains more Carbs +377.8%
Contains more Other +570.7%
Contains more Water +112.2%
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% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +965.8%
Contains more Fats +1903.3%
Contains more Carbs +377.8%
Contains more Other +570.7%
Contains more Water +112.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2440.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2283.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2440.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2283.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +259.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 6 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.2 g
Galactose: 0 g
2% 51% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +259.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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 Tomato sauce
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 3.81g Miso
Protein 12.79g 1.2g Miso
Fats 6.01g 0.3g Miso
Carbs 25.37g 5.31g Miso
Calories 198kcal 24kcal Miso
Fructose 6g 1.67g Miso
Sugar 6.2g 3.56g Tomato sauce
Fiber 5.4g 1.5g Miso
Calcium 57mg 14mg Miso
Iron 2.49mg 0.96mg Miso
Magnesium 48mg 15mg Miso
Phosphorus 159mg 27mg Miso
Potassium 210mg 297mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 3728mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 2.56mg 0.22mg Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.115mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg 0.113mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 0.6µg Miso
Vitamin A 87IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.024mg Miso
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.065mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 0.991mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.309mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.098mg Miso
Folate 19µg 9µg Miso
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin K 29.3µg 2.8µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.009mg Miso
Threonine 0.479mg 0.037mg Miso
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0.025mg Miso
Leucine 0.82mg 0.034mg Miso
Lysine 0.478mg 0.037mg Miso
Methionine 0.129mg 0.008mg Miso
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.036mg Miso
Valine 0.547mg 0.025mg Miso
Histidine 0.243mg 0.02mg Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 0.044g Miso
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.121g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Tomato 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
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 3717mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.984g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.