Flaxseed oil vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are flaxseed oil and miso different?
- Miso has more copper, manganese, iron, vitamin K, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium than flaxseed oil.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for miso is 162% higher.
- Flaxseed oil contains 9 times more saturated fat than miso. While flaxseed oil contains 9.047g of saturated fat, miso contains only 1.025g.
- Flaxseed oil has a lower glycemic index (0) than miso (61).
Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Miso are the varieties used in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +533.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +577.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +632.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +526.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +725.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +488.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +509.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +7000% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +787.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
Protein:
12.79 g
Fats:
6.01 g
Carbs:
25.37 g
Water:
43.02 g
Other:
12.81 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1547.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3356.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6405.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26787.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18200% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.047 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
64.876 g
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 | +1745.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2149.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 64.876g | 2.884g | 413% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 3728mg | 162% |
| Fats | 99.01g | 6.01g | 143% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.634g | 1.118g | 49% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.42mg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 9.047g | 1.025g | 36% |
| Calories | 878kcal | 198kcal | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.141mg | 0.859mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 2.49mg | 27% |
| Protein | 0.37g | 12.79g | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 29.3µg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 22% | |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 2.56mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 159mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.199mg | 15% | |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 13% | |
| Selenium | 7µg | 13% | |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 48mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.098mg | 8% | |
| Fructose | 6g | 8% | |
| Carbs | 0.39g | 25.37g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.906mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.01mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 210mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 57mg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 3% | |
| Net carbs | 0.39g | 19.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | 0g | 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 - ALA | 48.93g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.077g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.034g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 15.679g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
2%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
108%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Miso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.022g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 3722mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flaxseed oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Flaxseed oil is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)