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Miso vs. Italian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Miso and Italian dressing

  • Miso has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K, while Italian dressing has more Vitamin E .
  • Miso covers your daily need of Sodium 123% more than Italian dressing.
  • The amount of Sodium in Italian dressing is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Miso and Salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat.

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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 +280%
Contains more Iron +896%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1225%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +4166.7%
Contains more Copper +2110.5%
Contains more Manganese +2862.1%
Contains more Selenium +337.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
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 5% 10% 3% 6% 8% 117% 2% 7% 4% 9%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +896%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1225%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +4166.7%
Contains more Copper +2110.5%
Contains more Manganese +2862.1%
Contains more Selenium +337.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%

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 A +625%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2812.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +863.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.8%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +42700%
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 1% 86% 0% 0% 3% 2% 2% 0% 13% 3% 0% 32%
Contains more Vitamin A +625%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2812.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +863.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.8%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +42700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3179.5%
Contains more Carbs +154%
Contains more Other +352.7%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Water +86.2%
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
7% 10% 80% 3%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 6.68 g
Carbs: 9.99 g
Water: 80.11 g
Other: 2.83 g
Contains more Protein +3179.5%
Contains more Carbs +154%
Contains more Other +352.7%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Water +86.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.2%
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
14% 30% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.236 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +18.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 6 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.2 g
Galactose: 0 g
6% 39% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.57 g
Glucose: 3.54 g
Fructose: 5.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +18.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Italian dressing Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 9.99g Miso
Protein 12.79g 0.39g Miso
Fats 6.01g 6.68g Italian dressing
Carbs 25.37g 9.99g Miso
Calories 198kcal 102kcal Miso
Fructose 6g 5.05g Miso
Sugar 6.2g 9.16g Miso
Fiber 5.4g 0g Miso
Calcium 57mg 15mg Miso
Iron 2.49mg 0.25mg Miso
Magnesium 48mg 4mg Miso
Phosphorus 159mg 12mg Miso
Potassium 210mg 90mg Miso
Sodium 3728mg 891mg Italian dressing
Zinc 2.56mg 0.06mg Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.019mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg 0.029mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 1.6µg Miso
Vitamin A 87IU 12IU Miso
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 1µg Miso
Vitamin E 0.01mg 4.28mg Italian dressing
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.012mg Miso
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.008mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 0.094mg Miso
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.055mg Miso
Folate 19µg 3µg Miso
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin K 29.3µg 12.5µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.006mg Miso
Threonine 0.479mg 0.012mg Miso
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0.016mg Miso
Leucine 0.82mg 0.024mg Miso
Lysine 0.478mg 0.018mg Miso
Methionine 0.129mg 0.008mg Miso
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.013mg Miso
Valine 0.547mg 0.017mg Miso
Histidine 0.243mg 0.008mg Miso
Trans Fat 0g 0.017g Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g 0.833g Italian dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 1.725g Italian dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 3.236g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.758g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Italian dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Italian dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Italian dressing
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
12%
Italian dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
17%
Italian dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Miso
Miso is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 2837mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.192g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing 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. Italian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171405/nutrients

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

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