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Miso vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between miso and peppermint?

  • Miso is richer in zinc and phosphorus, yet peppermint is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, folate, calcium, manganese, and potassium.
  • Miso's daily need coverage for sodium is 161% higher.
  • Miso has 2 times more zinc than peppermint. Miso has 2.56mg of zinc, while peppermint has 1.11mg.
  • Peppermint contains less sodium.

We used Miso and Peppermint, fresh 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
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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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +326.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171%
Contains more IronIron +104%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.9%

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
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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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.338mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
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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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +241.1%
Contains more FatsFats +539.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.4%
Contains more OtherOther +623.7%
Contains more WaterWater +82.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
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20% 22% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.884 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3287.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +467.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Peppermint DV% diff.
Sodium 3728mg 31mg 161%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Iron 2.49mg 5.08mg 32%
Folate 19µg 114µg 24%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 24%
Vitamin A 4µg 212µg 23%
Calcium 57mg 243mg 19%
Protein 12.79g 3.75g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.508g 16%
Manganese 0.859mg 1.176mg 14%
Zinc 2.56mg 1.11mg 13%
Selenium 7µg 13%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Phosphorus 159mg 73mg 12%
Potassium 210mg 569mg 11%
Copper 0.42mg 0.329mg 10%
Fiber 5.4g 8g 10%
Magnesium 48mg 80mg 8%
Fats 6.01g 0.94g 8%
Fructose 6g 8%
Calories 198kcal 70kcal 6%
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 1.706mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.129mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.025g 0.246g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.266mg 3%
Carbs 25.37g 14.89g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.118g 0.033g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.082mg 1%
Net carbs 19.97g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 6.2g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.338mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.479mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.82mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.478mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.243mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Peppermint
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
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 3697mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.779g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppermint
Peppermint is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Miso
Miso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.