Miso vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are miso and marinara sauce different?
- Miso is richer in copper, manganese, zinc, iron, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin B2, while marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin E.
- Miso covers your daily need for sodium, 161% more than marinara sauce.
- Miso contains 13 times more zinc than marinara sauce. Miso contains 2.56mg of zinc, while marinara sauce contains 0.2mg.
- Marinara sauce is lower in sodium.
Miso and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +219.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +418.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1180% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +367.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +527% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +536.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +308.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +282% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +110.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +427% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +725% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +23900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +332.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.79 g
Fats:
6.01 g
Carbs:
25.37 g
Water:
43.02 g
Other:
12.81 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +807.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +306.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +214.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +671.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +103.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.884 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +196.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +467.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 3728mg | 30mg | 161% |
| Copper | 0.42mg | 0.081mg | 38% |
| Manganese | 0.859mg | 0.137mg | 31% |
| Protein | 12.79g | 1.41g | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.56mg | 0.2mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.49mg | 0.78mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.906mg | 3.917mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 34mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 2.4mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.884g | 0.508g | 16% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 1.8g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 29.3µg | 13.9µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.061mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 1.1µg | 11% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 13.7mg | 11% |
| Fructose | 6g | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 198kcal | 51kcal | 7% |
| Fats | 6.01g | 1.48g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.098mg | 0.024mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 25.37g | 8.06g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.025g | 0.17g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 33µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 319mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.118g | 0.377g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.199mg | 0.173mg | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 13µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.97g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.2g | 5.5g | N/A |
| 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 3698mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.855g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.4)