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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 from 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.

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 Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +632.4%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.9%
Contains more Potassium +577.4%
Contains more Zinc +725.8%
Contains more Copper +526.9%
Contains more Manganese +509.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 11% 12% 3% 1% 9% 23% 19% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +632.4%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.9%
Contains more Potassium +577.4%
Contains more Zinc +725.8%
Contains more Copper +526.9%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Miso
Contains more Vitamin E +7000%
Contains more Vitamin K +787.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9%
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 E +7000%
Contains more Vitamin K +787.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1547.4%
Contains more Protein +3356.8%
Contains more Carbs +6405.1%
Contains more Water +26787.5%
Contains more Other +18200%
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 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 Fats +1547.4%
Contains more Protein +3356.8%
Contains more Carbs +6405.1%
Contains more Water +26787.5%
Contains more Other +18200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1745.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2149.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
10% 22% 69%
Saturated Fat: 9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 64.876 g
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1745.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2149.5%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Flaxseed oil Miso
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flaxseed oil Miso Opinion
Net carbs 0.39g 19.97g Miso
Protein 0.37g 12.79g Miso
Fats 99.01g 6.01g Flaxseed oil
Carbs 0.39g 25.37g Miso
Calories 878kcal 198kcal Flaxseed oil
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 5.4g Miso
Calcium 9mg 57mg Miso
Iron 0.34mg 2.49mg Miso
Magnesium 15mg 48mg Miso
Phosphorus 27mg 159mg Miso
Potassium 31mg 210mg Miso
Sodium 6mg 3728mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 0.31mg 2.56mg Miso
Copper 0.067mg 0.42mg Miso
Manganese 0.141mg 0.859mg Miso
Selenium 7µg Miso
Vitamin A 87IU Miso
Vitamin A RAE 4µg Miso
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.01mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin B1 0.098mg Miso
Vitamin B2 0.233mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0.906mg Miso
Vitamin B5 0.337mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.199mg Miso
Folate 19µg Miso
Vitamin B12 0.08µg Miso
Vitamin K 3.3µg 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
Trans Fat 0.184g 0g Miso
Saturated Fat 9.047g 1.025g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 20.634g 1.118g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 64.876g 2.884g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.034g 0g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 15.679g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - ALA 48.93g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.077g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Flaxseed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flaxseed oil 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
2%
Flaxseed oil
22%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Flaxseed oil
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.022g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 3722mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Flaxseed oil
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)

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. Flaxseed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171442/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.