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Miso vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Miso and Flaxseed oil different?

  • Miso has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin K, Zinc, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Potassium than Flaxseed oil.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Miso is 162% higher.
  • Miso contains 9 times more Vitamin K than Flaxseed oil. While Miso contains 29.3µg of Vitamin K, Flaxseed oil contains only 3.3µg.
  • Flaxseed oil has less Sodium.

Miso and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +632.4%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.9%
Contains more Potassium +577.4%
Contains more Zinc +725.8%
Contains more Copper +526.9%
Contains more Manganese +509.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
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 3% 13% 11% 12% 3% 1% 9% 23% 19% 0%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +632.4%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.9%
Contains more Potassium +577.4%
Contains more Zinc +725.8%
Contains more Copper +526.9%
Contains more Manganese +509.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin K +787.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +7000%
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% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin K +787.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +7000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3356.8%
Contains more Carbs +6405.1%
Contains more Water +26787.5%
Contains more Other +18200%
Contains more Fats +1547.4%
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
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more Protein +3356.8%
Contains more Carbs +6405.1%
Contains more Water +26787.5%
Contains more Other +18200%
Contains more Fats +1547.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1745.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2149.5%
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
10% 22% 69%
Saturated Fat: 9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 64.876 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1745.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2149.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Flaxseed oil Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 0.39g Miso
Protein 12.79g 0.37g Miso
Fats 6.01g 99.01g Flaxseed oil
Carbs 25.37g 0.39g Miso
Calories 198kcal 878kcal Flaxseed oil
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 5.4g Miso
Calcium 57mg 9mg Miso
Iron 2.49mg 0.34mg Miso
Magnesium 48mg 15mg Miso
Phosphorus 159mg 27mg Miso
Potassium 210mg 31mg Miso
Sodium 3728mg 6mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 2.56mg 0.31mg Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.067mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg 0.141mg Miso
Selenium 7µg Miso
Vitamin A 87IU Miso
Vitamin A RAE 4µg Miso
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.71mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin B1 0.098mg Miso
Vitamin B2 0.233mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0.906mg Miso
Vitamin B5 0.337mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.199mg Miso
Folate 19µg Miso
Vitamin B12 0.08µg Miso
Vitamin K 29.3µg 3.3µg 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
Trans Fat 0g 0.184g Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g 9.047g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 20.634g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 64.876g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.034g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 15.679g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - ALA 48.93g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.077g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Flaxseed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Flaxseed 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
2%
Flaxseed oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
9%
Flaxseed oil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.022g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 3722mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Flaxseed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171442/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.