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Mackerel vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mackerel and miso

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, miso is richer in copper, fiber, and vitamin K.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 497% more.
  • Miso contains less cholesterol.
  • Miso has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of miso is 61, while the glycemic index of mackerel is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +948.6%
Contains more IronIron +77.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +320%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.2%

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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Miso
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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 +1075%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +264.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14900%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +275.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 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 +44.6%
Contains more FatsFats +317.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~43.02g
~equal in Other ~12.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 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 +644.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Miso DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.08µg 497%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Selenium 73.4µg 7µg 121%
Manganese 0.859mg 37%
Copper 0.1mg 0.42mg 36%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Sodium 4450mg 3728mg 31%
Fats 25.1g 6.01g 29%
Saturated fat 7.148g 1.025g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 2.884g 22%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 29.3µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 1.118g 18%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.01mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.199mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.906mg 15%
Phosphorus 254mg 159mg 14%
Iron 1.4mg 2.49mg 14%
Zinc 1.1mg 2.56mg 13%
Protein 18.5g 12.79g 11%
Potassium 520mg 210mg 9%
Carbs 0g 25.37g 8%
Fructose 6g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.098mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 7%
Vitamin A 47µg 4µg 5%
Choline 101.6mg 72.2mg 5%
Calories 305kcal 198kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.233mg 3%
Magnesium 60mg 48mg 3%
Folate 15µg 19µg 1%
Calcium 66mg 57mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 19.97g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.479mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0%
Leucine 0.82mg 0%
Lysine 0.478mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.243mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Miso
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
172%
Mackerel
23%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Miso
Miso contains less Sodium (difference - 722mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.123g)
Which food is cheaper?
Miso
Miso is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.