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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.

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.
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5
Miso
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Potassium +147.6%
Contains more Selenium +948.6%
Contains more Iron +77.9%
Contains less Sodium -16.2%
Contains more Zinc +132.7%
Contains more Copper +320%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Potassium +147.6%
Contains more Selenium +948.6%
Contains more Iron +77.9%
Contains less Sodium -16.2%
Contains more Zinc +132.7%
Contains more Copper +320%

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.
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5
Miso
Contains more Vitamin A +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +23700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +275.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
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 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +23700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +275.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Miso
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +644.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +644.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.3%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 19.97g Miso
Protein 18.5g 12.79g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 6.01g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 25.37g Miso
Calories 305kcal 198kcal Mackerel
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 0g 6.2g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 5.4g Miso
Calcium 66mg 57mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 2.49mg Miso
Magnesium 60mg 48mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 159mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 210mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 3728mg Miso
Zinc 1.1mg 2.56mg Miso
Copper 0.1mg 0.42mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg Miso
Selenium 73.4µg 7µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 87IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 4µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.01mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.098mg Miso
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.233mg Miso
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.906mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.337mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.199mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 19µg Miso
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.08µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 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
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Miso
Saturated Fat 7.148g 1.025g Miso
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 1.118g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 2.884g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Miso
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
212%
Mackerel
22%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Miso
Miso contains less Sodium (difference - 722mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
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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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.