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Miso vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between miso and cassava?

  • Miso is richer in copper, iron, vitamin K, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin B2, yet cassava is richer in vitamin C.
  • Miso's daily need coverage for sodium is 161% higher.
  • Miso has 15 times more vitamin K than cassava. Miso has 29.3µg of vitamin K, while cassava has 1.9µg.
  • Cassava contains less sodium.
  • Miso has a lower glycemic index than cassava.

We used Miso and Cassava, raw 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.
Miso
8
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +256.3%
Contains more IronIron +822.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +320%
Contains more ZincZinc +652.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +488.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%

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
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 0% 1.3% 0.2% 0% 25% 54% 17% 20% 46% 10% 73% 14% 39%
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 69% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +385.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1442.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +204.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1800%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.854mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
3
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
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +840.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2046.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1966.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50%
Contains more WaterWater +38.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
2
20% 22% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.884 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1390.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5908.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Cassava DV% diff.
Sodium 3728mg 14mg 161%
Copper 0.42mg 0.1mg 36%
Iron 2.49mg 0.27mg 28%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 1.9µg 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.6mg 23%
Protein 12.79g 1.36g 23%
Manganese 0.859mg 0.384mg 21%
Zinc 2.56mg 0.34mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.048g 19%
Phosphorus 159mg 27mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.048mg 14%
Fiber 5.4g 1.8g 14%
Selenium 7µg 0.7µg 11%
Fats 6.01g 0.28g 9%
Choline 72.2mg 23.7mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.088mg 9%
Fructose 6g 8%
Magnesium 48mg 21mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.107mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.025g 0.074g 4%
Carbs 25.37g 38.06g 4%
Calcium 57mg 16mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.118g 0.075g 3%
Folate 19µg 27µg 2%
Calories 198kcal 160kcal 2%
Potassium 210mg 271mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.087mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 19.97g 36.26g N/A
Sugar 6.2g 1.7g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 0.854mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.479mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0.027mg 0%
Leucine 0.82mg 0.039mg 0%
Lysine 0.478mg 0.044mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.243mg 0.02mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Cassava
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
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Miso
Miso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 3714mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.951g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/nutrients
  2. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.