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Fish sauce vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fish sauce and Miso

  • Fish sauce has more Magnesium, and Vitamin B12, while Miso has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Fish sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 179% higher.
  • Miso contains 6 times less Vitamin B12 than Fish sauce. Fish sauce contains 0.48µg of Vitamin B12, while Miso contains 0.08µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Miso is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve 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.
Contains more Magnesium +264.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Contains more Calcium +32.6%
Contains more Iron +219.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2171.4%
Contains less Sodium -52.5%
Contains more Zinc +1180%
Contains more Copper +740%
Contains more Manganese +268.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 126% 3% 26% 1025% 6% 17% 31% 50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Contains more Magnesium +264.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Contains more Calcium +32.6%
Contains more Iron +219.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2171.4%
Contains less Sodium -52.5%
Contains more Zinc +1180%
Contains more Copper +740%
Contains more Manganese +268.7%

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.
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Miso
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +99%
Contains more Folate +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +625%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +308.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 2% 3% 14% 44% 8% 92% 39% 60% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +99%
Contains more Folate +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +625%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +308.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +65.2%
Contains more Other +57.8%
Contains more Protein +152.8%
Contains more Fats +60000%
Contains more Carbs +597%
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 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 Water +65.2%
Contains more Other +57.8%
Contains more Protein +152.8%
Contains more Fats +60000%
Contains more Carbs +597%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96033.3%
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96033.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce Miso Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 19.97g Miso
Protein 5.06g 12.79g Miso
Fats 0.01g 6.01g Miso
Carbs 3.64g 25.37g Miso
Calories 35kcal 198kcal Miso
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 3.64g 6.2g Fish sauce
Fiber 0g 5.4g Miso
Calcium 43mg 57mg Miso
Iron 0.78mg 2.49mg Miso
Magnesium 175mg 48mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 7mg 159mg Miso
Potassium 288mg 210mg Fish sauce
Sodium 7851mg 3728mg Miso
Zinc 0.2mg 2.56mg Miso
Copper 0.05mg 0.42mg Miso
Manganese 0.233mg 0.859mg Miso
Selenium 9.1µg 7µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 12IU 87IU Miso
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 4µg
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Miso
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.098mg Miso
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.233mg Miso
Vitamin B3 2.313mg 0.906mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.118mg 0.337mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.199mg Fish sauce
Folate 51µg 19µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.08µg Fish sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.003g 1.025g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 1.118g Miso
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 2.884g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce 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
22%
Fish sauce
22%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Miso
Miso contains less Sodium (difference - 4123mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.