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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68%
Contains more IronIron +176.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +910.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1845.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +358.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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
6
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%
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% 36% 3.4% 12% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +694.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1623.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
Contains more CholineCholine +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +595.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2725%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.325mg

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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1751.8%
Contains more OtherOther +59.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.4%
Contains more FatsFats +232.8%
Contains more WaterWater +17.6%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +524.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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
Calories 198kcal 265kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 12.79g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 6.01g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Net carbs 19.97g 1.37g Miso
Carbs 25.37g 1.37g Miso
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Miso
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 48mg 38mg Miso
Calcium 57mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 210mg 125mg Miso
Iron 2.49mg 0.9mg Miso
Sugar 6.2g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 5.4g 0g Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.238mg Miso
Zinc 2.56mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 159mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 3728mg 1529mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 87IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 4µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.859mg 0.085mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 17.7µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 29.3µg 1.7µg Miso
Folate 19µg 10µg Miso
Choline 72.2mg 20.7mg Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g 13.317g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.462g 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
Fructose 6g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
39%
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.