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Miso vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between miso and broth

  • Miso has more copper, manganese, vitamin K, zinc, fiber, and iron; however, broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 876% more.
  • Miso contains less sodium.
  • Miso has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of miso is 61, while the glycemic index of broth is 45.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Miso and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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
5
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%
Broth
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more IronIron +141.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2744.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +472.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +228.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg

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
3
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% 5.2% 0.2% 0% 25% 54% 17% 20% 46% 10% 73% 14% 39%
Broth
8
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 3.7% 0.12% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +99%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +171.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +275%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +58.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
2
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
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1795.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.3%
Contains more FatsFats +130.9%
Contains more OtherOther +283.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
1
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.884 g
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +379.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Broth Opinion
Calories 198kcal 267kcal Broth
Protein 12.79g 16.66g Broth
Fats 6.01g 13.88g Broth
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Broth
Net carbs 19.97g 18.01g Miso
Carbs 25.37g 18.01g Miso
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Miso
Magnesium 48mg 56mg Broth
Calcium 57mg 187mg Broth
Potassium 210mg 309mg Broth
Iron 2.49mg 1.03mg Miso
Sugar 6.2g 17.36g Miso
Fiber 5.4g 0g Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0mg Miso
Zinc 2.56mg 0.09mg Miso
Phosphorus 159mg 166mg Broth
Sodium 3728mg 23875mg Miso
Vitamin A 87IU 2IU Miso
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.46mg Broth
Manganese 0.859mg 0.15mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 28µg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.1mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.43mg Broth
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 2.46mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.6mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.1mg Miso
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.3µg Broth
Vitamin K 29.3µg 0µg Miso
Folate 19µg 32µg Broth
Choline 72.2mg 114.6mg Broth
Saturated Fat 1.025g 3.43g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 5.36g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 4.48g Broth
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
Fructose 6g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Broth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Miso
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Miso
Miso is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Miso
Miso contains less Sodium (difference - 20147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.405g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.