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Miso vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are miso and cream cheese different?

  • Miso is higher in copper, manganese, iron, vitamin K, fiber, and zinc; however, cream cheese is richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for miso is 148% higher.
  • Cream cheese has less sodium.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than miso (61).

Miso and Cheese, cream 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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.1%
Contains more IronIron +2163.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +412%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7709.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.9%

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
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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%
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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +326.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +895.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +255.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1295.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +175%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +108%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +359.6%
Contains more OtherOther +908.7%
Contains more FatsFats +473%
Contains more WaterWater +22.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +696.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
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97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 6 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.2 g
Galactose: 0 g
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Cream cheese DV% diff.
Sodium 3728mg 314mg 148%
Saturated fat 1.025g 20.213g 87%
Copper 0.42mg 0.018mg 45%
Fats 6.01g 34.44g 44%
Manganese 0.859mg 0.011mg 37%
Vitamin A 4µg 308µg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Iron 2.49mg 0.11mg 30%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 2.1µg 23%
Fiber 5.4g 0g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 1.118g 8.907g 19%
Zinc 2.56mg 0.5mg 19%
Protein 12.79g 6.15g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.056mg 11%
Magnesium 48mg 9mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 1.483g 9%
Choline 72.2mg 27.2mg 8%
Fructose 6g 0g 8%
Calories 198kcal 350kcal 8%
Phosphorus 159mg 107mg 7%
Carbs 25.37g 5.52g 7%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.86mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.023mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.22µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 0.091mg 5%
Calcium 57mg 97mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.517mg 4%
Selenium 7µg 8.6µg 3%
Folate 19µg 9µg 3%
Potassium 210mg 132mg 2%
Net carbs 19.97g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 6.2g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.23mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.479mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.82mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.478mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.243mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Cream cheese
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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.188g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 3414mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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