Miso vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between miso and brown sugar?
- Brown sugar has less copper, manganese, vitamin K, zinc, iron, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B2, and choline than miso.
- Miso's daily need coverage for sodium is 161% higher.
- Brown sugar contains less sodium.
We used Miso and Sugars, brown types in this comparison.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +793.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +8433.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3875% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1242.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +483.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +723.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +385.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3039.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.79 g
Fats:
6.01 g
Carbs:
25.37 g
Water:
43.02 g
Other:
12.81 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10558.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3110.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2746.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +286.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
6 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.2 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +440.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 3728mg | 28mg | 161% |
| Copper | 0.42mg | 0.047mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.859mg | 0.064mg | 35% |
| Protein | 12.79g | 0.12g | 25% |
| Carbs | 25.37g | 98.09g | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 29.3µg | 0µg | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.56mg | 0.03mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.49mg | 0.71mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 0g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 4mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.884g | 0g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 2.3mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.199mg | 0.041mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 1.2µg | 11% |
| Calories | 198kcal | 380kcal | 9% |
| Fats | 6.01g | 0g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 9mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.098mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Fructose | 6g | 1.11g | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.025g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.906mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.132mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 83mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.118g | 0g | 3% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 133mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 19.97g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.2g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 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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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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Miso is lower in Sugar (difference - 90.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Miso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 3700mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)