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Miso vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Miso and Peanut butter

  • Miso has more Vitamin K, however, Peanut butter is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Miso covers your daily Sodium needs 161% more than Peanut butter.
  • Peanut butter has 98 times less Vitamin K than Miso. Miso has 29.3µg of Vitamin K, while Peanut butter has 0.3µg.
  • Peanut butter contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Miso and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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
3
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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.3%
Contains more IronIron +43.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.422mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.51mg

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% 5.2% 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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9666.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1347.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +237.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +357.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3397.6%
Contains more OtherOther +343.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.7%
Contains more FatsFats +754.6%

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2220.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +334.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
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97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 6 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.2 g
Galactose: 0 g
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +4900%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
~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 Peanut butter
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Peanut butter Opinion
Calories 198kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Protein 12.79g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 6.01g 51.36g Peanut butter
Net carbs 19.97g 17.31g Miso
Carbs 25.37g 22.31g Miso
Magnesium 48mg 168mg Peanut butter
Calcium 57mg 49mg Miso
Potassium 210mg 558mg Peanut butter
Iron 2.49mg 1.74mg Miso
Sugar 6.2g 10.49g Miso
Fiber 5.4g 5g Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Zinc 2.56mg 2.51mg Miso
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Phosphorus 159mg 335mg Peanut butter
Sodium 3728mg 17mg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 87IU 0IU Miso
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin E 0.01mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Manganese 0.859mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 7µg 4.1µg Miso
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.192mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin K 29.3µg 0.3µg Miso
Folate 19µg 87µg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0g 0.075g Miso
Choline 72.2mg 63mg Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g 10.325g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 12.535g Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.479mg 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 0.82mg 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.478mg 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.129mg 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.547mg 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.243mg 0.557mg Peanut butter
Fructose 6g 0.12g Miso
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Miso Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 3711mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Miso
Miso is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.3g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.