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Miso vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between miso and chinese cuisine

  • Miso has more copper, manganese, iron, fiber, and vitamin B2; however, chinese cuisine is higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B12, and vitamin C.
  • Miso covers your daily sodium needs 144% more than chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine contains 9 times less copper than miso. Miso contains 0.42mg of copper, while chinese cuisine contains 0.049mg.
  • Chinese cuisine has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Miso and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +159.1%
Contains more IronIron +124.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +757.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +484.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89%
~equal in Potassium ~204mg
~equal in Selenium ~6.7µg

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +197%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +323.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1475%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +136.8%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.6%
Contains more FatsFats +13.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +248%
Contains more OtherOther +748.3%
Contains more WaterWater +83.2%

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.978g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~1.217g

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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +990.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Chinese cuisine
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Sodium 3728mg 409mg 144%
Copper 0.42mg 0.049mg 41%
Manganese 0.859mg 0.147mg 31%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 51.3µg 18%
Iron 2.49mg 1.11mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.48µg 17%
Fiber 5.4g 1.5g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.055mg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Phosphorus 159mg 76mg 12%
Protein 12.79g 7.08g 11%
Zinc 2.56mg 1.5mg 10%
Magnesium 48mg 15mg 8%
Vitamin A 4µg 63µg 7%
Choline 72.2mg 34.5mg 7%
Fructose 6g 0.55g 7%
Folate 19µg 45µg 7%
Carbs 25.37g 7.29g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 2.13g 5%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.82mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.033mg 5%
Calories 198kcal 105kcal 5%
Calcium 57mg 22mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 1.32mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.161mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.443mg 2%
Selenium 7µg 6.7µg 1%
Fats 6.01g 5.3g 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 19.97g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Potassium 210mg 204mg 0%
Sugar 6.2g 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.058g N/A
Saturated fat 1.025g 0.978g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 1.118g 1.217g 0%
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.479mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.82mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.478mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.243mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Miso Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 3319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

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

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