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Miso vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between miso and parsnip

  • Miso has more copper, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, manganese, and phosphorus; however, parsnip is richer in vitamin C, folate, and vitamin E.
  • Miso covers your daily sodium needs 162% more than parsnip.
  • Parsnip has 5 times less vitamin B2 than miso. Miso has 0.233mg of vitamin B2, while parsnip has 0.05mg.
  • Parsnip contains less sodium.
  • Parsnip has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of parsnip is 97, while the glycemic index of miso is 61.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Miso and Parsnips, 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
8
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 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more IronIron +322%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains more ZincZinc +333.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +288.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +366%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14800%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78%
Contains more FolateFolate +252.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.09mg

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
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +965.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1903.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41%
Contains more OtherOther +1207.1%
Contains more WaterWater +84.9%

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% 54% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +898.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6036.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Parsnip DV% diff.
Sodium 3728mg 10mg 162%
Copper 0.42mg 0.12mg 33%
Iron 2.49mg 0.59mg 24%
Protein 12.79g 1.2g 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.047g 19%
Zinc 2.56mg 0.59mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.05mg 14%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Manganese 0.859mg 0.56mg 13%
Phosphorus 159mg 71mg 13%
Folate 19µg 67µg 12%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.49mg 10%
Fats 6.01g 0.3g 9%
Selenium 7µg 1.8µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.09mg 8%
Fructose 6g 8%
Calories 198kcal 75kcal 6%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 22.5µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.6mg 5%
Magnesium 48mg 29mg 5%
Potassium 210mg 375mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.025g 0.05g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.118g 0.112g 3%
Calcium 57mg 36mg 2%
Carbs 25.37g 17.99g 2%
Fiber 5.4g 4.9g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 19.97g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 6.2g 4.8g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Parsnip
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
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 3718mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.975g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Miso
Miso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.