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Meatball vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between meatball and miso

  • Meatball has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, folate, vitamin E, and vitamin B3; however, miso has more vitamin K and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for miso is 138% higher.
  • Miso has 173 times less vitamin E than meatball. Meatball has 1.73mg of vitamin E, while miso has 0.01mg.
  • Meatball is lower in sodium.
  • Miso has a higher glycemic index than meatball.

Food types used in this article are Meatballs, meatless 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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
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 CopperCopper +68.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +15.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +775%

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% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
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 EVitamin E +17200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1775%
Contains more FolateFolate +310.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.233mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.199mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 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 +64.2%
Contains more FatsFats +49.8%
Contains more WaterWater +34.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +217.1%
Contains more OtherOther +220.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 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 +95.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Miso DV% diff.
Sodium 550mg 3728mg 138%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.098mg 70%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.08µg 59%
Manganese 0.859mg 37%
Copper 0.706mg 0.42mg 32%
Phosphorus 344mg 159mg 26%
Vitamin K 0µg 29.3µg 24%
Protein 21g 12.79g 16%
Folate 78µg 19µg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 2.884g 12%
Selenium 0.8µg 7µg 11%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.01mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.906mg 10%
Fructose 6g 8%
Zinc 1.8mg 2.56mg 7%
Magnesium 18mg 48mg 7%
Carbs 8g 25.37g 6%
Fats 9g 6.01g 5%
Iron 2.16mg 2.49mg 4%
Fiber 4.6g 5.4g 3%
Choline 88.4mg 72.2mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 1.118g 3%
Calcium 25mg 57mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.337mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.425g 1.025g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.233mg 2%
Potassium 180mg 210mg 1%
Calories 197kcal 198kcal 0%
Net carbs 3.4g 19.97g N/A
Sugar 1.25g 6.2g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.199mg 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball 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
57%
Meatball
23%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
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 - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 3178mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.