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Miso vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are miso and mixed nuts different?

  • Miso is higher in vitamin K; however, mixed nuts are richer in copper, vitamin E, manganese, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for miso is 162% higher.
  • Miso contains 5 times more vitamin K than mixed nuts. While miso contains 29.3µg of vitamin K, mixed nuts contain only 5.7µg.
  • Mixed nuts have less sodium.
  • Mixed nuts have a lower glycemic index (24) than miso (61).

Miso and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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.
Miso
0
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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +377.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201%
Contains more CopperCopper +116%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +186.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +137.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +384.3%
~equal in Iron ~2.61mg

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
5
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% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +414%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +750.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +238.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +336.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1968.3%
Contains more OtherOther +344.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.7%
Contains more FatsFats +797.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
1
20% 22% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.884 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2448.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +406.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
2
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 6 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.2 g
Galactose: 0 g
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Sodium 3728mg 5mg 162%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 14.612g 78%
Fats 6.01g 53.95g 74%
Monounsaturated fat 1.118g 28.488g 68%
Copper 0.42mg 0.907mg 54%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 7.82mg 52%
Manganese 0.859mg 2.04mg 51%
Selenium 7µg 33.9µg 49%
Magnesium 48mg 229mg 43%
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 7.709mg 43%
Phosphorus 159mg 456mg 42%
Saturated fat 1.025g 8.711g 35%
Calories 198kcal 607kcal 20%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 5.7µg 20%
Folate 19µg 83µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 1.14mg 16%
Protein 12.79g 20.04g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.352mg 12%
Potassium 210mg 632mg 12%
Fructose 6g 0g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.189mg 8%
Zinc 2.56mg 3.36mg 7%
Fiber 5.4g 7g 6%
Calcium 57mg 117mg 6%
Choline 72.2mg 52mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.196mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Iron 2.49mg 2.61mg 2%
Carbs 25.37g 21.05g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 19.97g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 6.2g 4.15g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.479mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.82mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.478mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.243mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 3723mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.686g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients

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

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