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Miso vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Miso and Parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Miso is richer in Manganese, Vitamin K, Fiber, and Copper, yet Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 105% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains less Sodium.

We used Miso and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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 Iron +176.7%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +68%
Contains more Copper +76.5%
Contains more Manganese +910.6%
Contains more Calcium +1845.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.5%
Contains less Sodium -59%
Contains more Zinc +51.2%
Contains more Selenium +152.9%
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 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Iron +176.7%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +68%
Contains more Copper +76.5%
Contains more Manganese +910.6%
Contains more Calcium +1845.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.5%
Contains less Sodium -59%
Contains more Zinc +51.2%
Contains more Selenium +152.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +694.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +306.1%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin K +1623.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +595.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2725%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.325
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 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +694.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +306.1%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin K +1623.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +595.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2725%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.325

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1751.8%
Contains more Other +59.5%
Contains more Protein +56.4%
Contains more Fats +232.8%
Contains more Water +17.6%
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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Carbs +1751.8%
Contains more Other +59.5%
Contains more Protein +56.4%
Contains more Fats +232.8%
Contains more Water +17.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +524.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +445.4%
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +524.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +445.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 1.37g Miso
Protein 12.79g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 6.01g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 25.37g 1.37g Miso
Calories 198kcal 265kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 5.4g 0g Miso
Calcium 57mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 2.49mg 0.9mg Miso
Magnesium 48mg 38mg Miso
Phosphorus 159mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 210mg 125mg Miso
Sodium 3728mg 1529mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Zinc 2.56mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.42mg 0.238mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg 0.085mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 87IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.029mg Miso
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 0.114mg Miso
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.325mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.049mg Miso
Folate 19µg 10µg Miso
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 29.3µg 1.7µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.479mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.508mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 0.82mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 0.478mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.129mg 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0.547mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.243mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g 13.317g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.462g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Miso Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano contains less Sodium (difference - 2199mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.292g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.