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.
- Pasta has a lower glycemic index than miso.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +850% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +775% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +351.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +357.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +152.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +283.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +485.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +75% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +236.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +148.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +472.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4032.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +801.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +572.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 3728mg | 6mg | 162% |
| Copper | 0.42mg | 0.093mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 0.859mg | 0.224mg | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 29.3µg | 24% | |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 22% | |
| Zinc | 2.56mg | 0.56mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.49mg | 1.14mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.884g | 0.429g | 16% |
| Protein | 12.79g | 5.15g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 63mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.199mg | 0.034mg | 13% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 13% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 64µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.098mg | 0.209mg | 9% |
| Fats | 6.01g | 1.05g | 8% |
| Fructose | 6g | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.025g | 0.15g | 4% |
| Calories | 198kcal | 131kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.183mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.14µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.118g | 0.124g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.906mg | 0.992mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.97g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Carbs | 25.37g | 24.93g | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.479mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.508mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.82mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.478mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.486mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.547mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.243mg | 0.103mg | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 3722mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.875g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.