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Miso vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between miso and chili pepper

  • Miso has more copper, manganese, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and fiber, while chili pepper has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
  • Miso's daily need coverage for sodium is 162% higher.
  • Chili pepper contains 10 times less zinc than miso. Miso contains 2.56mg of zinc, while chili pepper contains 0.26mg.
  • The amount of sodium in chili pepper is lower.
  • Chili pepper has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chili pepper is 45, while the glycemic index of miso is 61.

The food types used in this comparison are Miso and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +307.1%
Contains more IronIron +141.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +225.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +884.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +269.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +359.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.3%
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.
Miso
6
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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +109.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +562.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +154.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +584%
Contains more FatsFats +1265.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +188%
Contains more OtherOther +1389.5%
Contains more WaterWater +104.6%

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
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4558.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1106.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Miso Chili pepper
Rich in minerals ok
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Chili pepper DV% diff.
Sodium 3728mg 9mg 162%
Vitamin C 0mg 143.7mg 160%
Copper 0.42mg 0.129mg 32%
Manganese 0.859mg 0.187mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.506mg 24%
Protein 12.79g 1.87g 22%
Zinc 2.56mg 0.26mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.239g 18%
Iron 2.49mg 1.03mg 18%
Phosphorus 159mg 43mg 17%
Fiber 5.4g 1.5g 16%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 14µg 13%
Selenium 7µg 0.5µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.086mg 11%
Choline 72.2mg 10.9mg 11%
Fats 6.01g 0.44g 9%
Calories 198kcal 40kcal 8%
Fructose 6g 8%
Magnesium 48mg 23mg 6%
Carbs 25.37g 8.81g 6%
Vitamin A 4µg 48µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.69mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.025g 0.042g 4%
Calcium 57mg 14mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.118g 0.024g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 210mg 322mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.201mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 1.244mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.072mg 2%
Folate 19µg 23µg 1%
Net carbs 19.97g 7.31g N/A
Sugar 6.2g 5.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.479mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.82mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.478mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.243mg 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Chili pepper
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
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 3719mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.983g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.