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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and miso?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, yet miso is richer in manganese, vitamin K, fiber, and copper.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 105% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index than miso.

We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Miso types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Miso
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 17% 19% 93% 140% 70% 68% 486% 112% 38%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1845.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +358.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68%
Contains more IronIron +176.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +910.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 0.2% 0% 25% 54% 17% 20% 46% 10% 73% 14% 39%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2725%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +694.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1623.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
Contains more CholineCholine +248.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.337mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Miso
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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 ProteinProtein +56.4%
Contains more FatsFats +232.8%
Contains more WaterWater +17.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1751.8%
Contains more OtherOther +59.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Miso
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20% 22% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.884 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +445.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +524.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Miso DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 57mg 105%
Sodium 1529mg 3728mg 96%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.08µg 91%
Phosphorus 729mg 159mg 81%
Saturated fat 13.317g 1.025g 56%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.859mg 34%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 29.3µg 23%
Fats 20g 6.01g 22%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Iron 0.9mg 2.49mg 20%
Copper 0.238mg 0.42mg 20%
Selenium 17.7µg 7µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.233mg 19%
Vitamin A 160µg 4µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 2.884g 16%
Protein 20g 12.79g 14%
Zinc 3.87mg 2.56mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.199mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 1.118g 12%
Choline 20.7mg 72.2mg 9%
Carbs 1.37g 25.37g 8%
Fructose 6g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.098mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.906mg 5%
Potassium 125mg 210mg 3%
Calories 265kcal 198kcal 3%
Folate 10µg 19µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 38mg 48mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.01mg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 19.97g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.2g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.337mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.479mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.508mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0.82mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.478mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.486mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.243mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Miso
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
23%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano contains less Sodium (difference - 2199mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.292g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.