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Miso vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Miso and Arrowroot different?

  • Miso is higher in Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Arrowroot is richer in Folate, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Miso is 161% higher.
  • Miso contains 10 times more Selenium than Arrowroot. While Miso contains 7µg of Selenium, Arrowroot contains only 0.7µg.
  • Arrowroot has less Sodium.

Miso and Arrowroot, raw 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.
Miso
8
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Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains more Iron +12.2%
Contains more Magnesium +92%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.2%
Contains more Zinc +306.3%
Contains more Copper +247.1%
Contains more Manganese +393.7%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Potassium +116.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains more Iron +12.2%
Contains more Magnesium +92%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.2%
Contains more Zinc +306.3%
Contains more Copper +247.1%
Contains more Manganese +393.7%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Potassium +116.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%

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.
Miso
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +294.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.7%
Contains more Folate +1678.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +294.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.7%
Contains more Folate +1678.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
4
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Contains more Protein +201.7%
Contains more Fats +2905%
Contains more Carbs +89.5%
Contains more Other +802.1%
Contains more Water +87.7%
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
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Protein +201.7%
Contains more Fats +2905%
Contains more Carbs +89.5%
Contains more Other +802.1%
Contains more Water +87.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3034.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3034.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 12.09g Miso
Protein 12.79g 4.24g Miso
Fats 6.01g 0.2g Miso
Carbs 25.37g 13.39g Miso
Calories 198kcal 65kcal Miso
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g Arrowroot
Fiber 5.4g 1.3g Miso
Calcium 57mg 6mg Miso
Iron 2.49mg 2.22mg Miso
Magnesium 48mg 25mg Miso
Phosphorus 159mg 98mg Miso
Potassium 210mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 3728mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 2.56mg 0.63mg Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.121mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg 0.174mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 0.7µg Miso
Vitamin A 87IU 19IU Miso
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 1µg Miso
Vitamin E 0.01mg Miso
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.059mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.292mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 19µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin K 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 1.025g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 0.004g Miso
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.092g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Arrowroot
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%
Miso
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 3702mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.986g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot 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 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. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.