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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.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index than miso.

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% 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% 53% 3.4% 6% 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 +3900%
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 DV% diff.
Calcium 57mg 1109mg 105%
Sodium 3728mg 1529mg 96%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 2.26µg 91%
Phosphorus 159mg 729mg 81%
Saturated fat 1.025g 13.317g 56%
Manganese 0.859mg 0.085mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 1.7µg 23%
Fats 6.01g 20g 22%
Fiber 5.4g 0g 22%
Iron 2.49mg 0.9mg 20%
Copper 0.42mg 0.238mg 20%
Selenium 7µg 17.7µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.486mg 19%
Vitamin A 4µg 160µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.462g 16%
Protein 12.79g 20g 14%
Zinc 2.56mg 3.87mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.049mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.118g 6.098g 12%
Choline 72.2mg 20.7mg 9%
Carbs 25.37g 1.37g 8%
Fructose 6g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.029mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 0.114mg 5%
Potassium 210mg 125mg 3%
Calories 198kcal 265kcal 3%
Folate 19µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Magnesium 48mg 38mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.17mg 1%
Net carbs 19.97g 1.37g N/A
Sugar 6.2g 0g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.325mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.479mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.508mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 0.82mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0.478mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.243mg 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
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
40%
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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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. 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.