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Miso vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Miso and Fish oil?

  • Miso is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Fiber, yet Fish oil is richer in Vitamin D.
  • Fish oil's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 237% higher.

We used Miso and Fish oil, sardine 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
9
:
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
10
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 0% 0% 249% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
4
:
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +1563.9%
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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +1563.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2926.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1005%
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
31% 35% 33%
Saturated Fat: 29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 31.867 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2926.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1005%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Fish oil Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 0g Miso
Protein 12.79g 0g Miso
Fats 6.01g 100g Fish oil
Carbs 25.37g 0g Miso
Calories 198kcal 902kcal Fish oil
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g Fish oil
Fiber 5.4g 0g Miso
Calcium 57mg 0mg Miso
Iron 2.49mg 0mg Miso
Magnesium 48mg 0mg Miso
Phosphorus 159mg 0mg Miso
Potassium 210mg 0mg Miso
Sodium 3728mg 0mg Fish oil
Zinc 2.56mg 0mg Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg 0mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin A 87IU 0IU Miso
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin E 0.01mg Miso
Vitamin D 0IU 332IU Fish oil
Vitamin D 0µg 8.3µg Fish oil
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0mg Miso
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 0mg Miso
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0mg Miso
Folate 19µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin K 29.3µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.155mg Miso
Threonine 0.479mg Miso
Isoleucine 0.508mg Miso
Leucine 0.82mg Miso
Lysine 0.478mg Miso
Methionine 0.129mg Miso
Phenylalanine 0.486mg Miso
Valine 0.547mg Miso
Histidine 0.243mg Miso
Cholesterol 0mg 710mg Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g 29.892g Miso
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 10.656g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 10.137g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 1.973g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 33.841g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 31.867g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Fish oil
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
21%
Fish oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
0%
Fish oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 28.867g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 3728mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish oil
Fish oil is cheaper (difference - $3.4)

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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173578/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.