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Miso vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between miso and scallion

  • Miso has more copper, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, iron, and choline, while scallion has more vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
  • Miso covers your daily need for sodium, 161% more than scallion.
  • Miso contains 13 times more choline than scallion. While miso contains 72.2mg of choline, scallion contains only 5.7mg.
  • The amount of sodium in scallion is lower.
  • Scallion has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of scallion is 32, while the glycemic index of miso is 61.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Miso and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw.

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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
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 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more IronIron +68.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +406%
Contains more ZincZinc +556.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +329.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +436.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1066.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%

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
7
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 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +349.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +606.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +236.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +598.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3063.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +245.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1481.5%
Contains more WaterWater +108.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4040.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3797.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Scallion DV% diff.
Sodium 3728mg 16mg 161%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 207µg 148%
Copper 0.42mg 0.083mg 37%
Manganese 0.859mg 0.16mg 30%
Protein 12.79g 1.83g 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg 21%
Zinc 2.56mg 0.39mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.074g 19%
Phosphorus 159mg 37mg 17%
Iron 2.49mg 1.48mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.08mg 12%
Selenium 7µg 0.6µg 12%
Choline 72.2mg 5.7mg 12%
Fiber 5.4g 2.6g 11%
Folate 19µg 64µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.061mg 11%
Fats 6.01g 0.19g 9%
Calories 198kcal 32kcal 8%
Fructose 6g 8%
Magnesium 48mg 20mg 7%
Carbs 25.37g 7.34g 6%
Vitamin A 4µg 50µg 5%
Saturated fat 1.025g 0.032g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.075mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.55mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.055mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.118g 0.027g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 0.525mg 2%
Potassium 210mg 276mg 2%
Calcium 57mg 72mg 2%
Net carbs 19.97g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 6.2g 2.33g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.479mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.82mg 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.478mg 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.243mg 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Scallion
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
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 3712mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.993g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.