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Miso vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Miso and Pasta?

  • Miso is richer in Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, yet Pasta is richer in Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Miso's daily need coverage for Sodium is 162% higher.
  • Miso has 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Pasta. Miso has 0.199mg of Vitamin B6, while Pasta has 0.034mg.
  • Pasta contains less Sodium.

We used Miso and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this comparison.

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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
9
:
1
Pasta
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains more Iron +118.4%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.4%
Contains more Potassium +775%
Contains more Zinc +357.1%
Contains more Copper +351.6%
Contains more Manganese +283.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains more Iron +118.4%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.4%
Contains more Potassium +775%
Contains more Zinc +357.1%
Contains more Copper +351.6%
Contains more Manganese +283.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%

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
:
4
Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +335%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +485.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Folate +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.992
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +335%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +485.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Folate +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.992

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
4
:
1
Pasta
Contains more Protein +148.3%
Contains more Fats +472.4%
Contains more Other +4032.3%
Contains more Water +59.4%
Equal in Carbs - 24.93
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
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +148.3%
Contains more Fats +472.4%
Contains more Other +4032.3%
Contains more Water +59.4%
Equal in Carbs - 24.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
2
:
1
Pasta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +801.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +572.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +801.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +572.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 12.79g 5.15g Miso
Fats 6.01g 1.05g Miso
Carbs 25.37g 24.93g Miso
Calories 198kcal 131kcal Miso
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g Pasta
Fiber 5.4g Miso
Calcium 57mg 6mg Miso
Iron 2.49mg 1.14mg Miso
Magnesium 48mg 18mg Miso
Phosphorus 159mg 63mg Miso
Potassium 210mg 24mg Miso
Sodium 3728mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 2.56mg 0.56mg Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.093mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg 0.224mg Miso
Selenium 7µg Miso
Vitamin A 87IU 20IU Miso
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.01mg Miso
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.15mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.183mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.034mg Miso
Folate 19µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 29.3µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.065mg Miso
Threonine 0.479mg 0.134mg Miso
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0.197mg Miso
Leucine 0.82mg 0.348mg Miso
Lysine 0.478mg 0.097mg Miso
Methionine 0.129mg 0.079mg Miso
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.247mg Miso
Valine 0.547mg 0.217mg Miso
Histidine 0.243mg 0.103mg Miso
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 0.124g Miso
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.429g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 3722mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.875g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.