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Miso vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between miso and fish sauce

  • Miso has more copper, manganese, vitamin K, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and iron, while fish sauce has more magnesium and vitamin B12.
  • Fish sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 179% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in miso is lower.
  • Fish sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fish sauce is 0, while the glycemic index of miso is 61.

The food types used in this comparison are Miso and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve.

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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
Miso
7
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 125% 13% 25% 29% 17% 5.5% 3% 1024% 30% 50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32.6%
Contains more IronIron +219.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +740%
Contains more ZincZinc +1180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2171.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +268.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +264.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30%

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
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 1.7% 1.3% 0% 0% 3% 13% 43% 7.1% 91% 60% 0% 38% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +308.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +447%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +168.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~4µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
Miso
3
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
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +152.8%
Contains more FatsFats +60000%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +597%
Contains more WaterWater +65.2%
Contains more OtherOther +57.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
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
38% 25% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.003 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +96033.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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 sauce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Fish sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 3728mg 7851mg 179%
Copper 0.42mg 0.05mg 41%
Magnesium 48mg 175mg 30%
Manganese 0.859mg 0.233mg 27%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 0µg 24%
Phosphorus 159mg 7mg 22%
Fiber 5.4g 0g 22%
Zinc 2.56mg 0.2mg 21%
Iron 2.49mg 0.78mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.003g 19%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.48µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.396mg 15%
Protein 12.79g 5.06g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.057mg 14%
Choline 72.2mg 13.2mg 11%
Fats 6.01g 0.01g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 2.313mg 9%
Folate 19µg 51µg 8%
Fructose 6g 8%
Calories 198kcal 35kcal 8%
Carbs 25.37g 3.64g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.012mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.025g 0.003g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.118mg 4%
Selenium 7µg 9.1µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.118g 0.002g 3%
Potassium 210mg 288mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 57mg 43mg 1%
Net carbs 19.97g 3.64g N/A
Sugar 6.2g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.479mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0%
Leucine 0.82mg 0%
Lysine 0.478mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.243mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Fish sauce
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
20%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Miso
Miso contains less Sodium (difference - 4123mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.