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Pistachio vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pistachio and Miso

  • 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.
  • Pistachio contains 286 times more Vitamin E than Miso. While Pistachio contains 2.86mg of Vitamin E , Miso contains only 0.01mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Miso is lower.

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

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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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
8
:
1
Miso
Miso
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%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Equal in Selenium - 7
Pistachio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Miso
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
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%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
8
:
3
Miso
Miso
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
3
:
2
Miso
Miso
Contains more Protein +57.6%
Contains more Fats +654.1%
Contains more Water +884.4%
Contains more Other +329.9%
Equal in Carbs - 25.37
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
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
Contains more Protein +57.6%
Contains more Fats +654.1%
Contains more Water +884.4%
Contains more Other +329.9%
Equal in Carbs - 25.37

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
3
:
2
Miso
Miso
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +2400%
Contains more Maltose +17.6%
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
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +2400%
Contains more Maltose +17.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pistachio Miso
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 Pistachio Miso Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 19.97g Miso
Protein 20.16g 12.79g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 6.01g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 25.37g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 198kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g 6g Miso
Sugar 7.66g 6.2g Miso
Fiber 10.6g 5.4g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 57mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 2.49mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 48mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 159mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 210mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 3728mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 2.56mg Miso
Copper 1.3mg 0.42mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.859mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 7µg
Vitamin A 516IU 87IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 4µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.01mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.098mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.233mg Miso
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.906mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.337mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.199mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 19µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Miso
Vitamin K 29.3µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.155mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.479mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.508mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.82mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.478mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.129mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.486mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.547mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.243mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 1.025g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 1.118g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 2.884g 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
Pistachio Miso
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
71%
Pistachio
22%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
108%
Miso

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/nutrients
  2. 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.