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Miso vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Miso and Pork

  • Miso has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin K, and Fiber, however, Pork has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Miso is 159% higher.
  • Pork is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Miso and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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
6
:
4
Pork
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +186.2%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Copper +475.3%
Contains more Manganese +9444.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.7%
Contains more Potassium +101.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Selenium +547.1%
Equal in Zinc - 2.39
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 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +186.2%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Copper +475.3%
Contains more Manganese +9444.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.7%
Contains more Potassium +101.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Selenium +547.1%
Equal in Zinc - 2.39

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
3
:
9
Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +1142.9%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +794.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +775%
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 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1142.9%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +794.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +775%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
2
:
3
Pork
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1339.3%
Contains more Protein +113.6%
Contains more Fats +131.6%
Contains more Water +34.5%
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
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1339.3%
Contains more Protein +113.6%
Contains more Fats +131.6%
Contains more Water +34.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
2
:
1
Pork
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +453.7%
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +453.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Pork Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 0g Miso
Protein 12.79g 27.32g Pork
Fats 6.01g 13.92g Pork
Carbs 25.37g 0g Miso
Calories 198kcal 242kcal Pork
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g 0g Pork
Fiber 5.4g 0g Miso
Calcium 57mg 19mg Miso
Iron 2.49mg 0.87mg Miso
Magnesium 48mg 28mg Miso
Phosphorus 159mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 210mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 3728mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 2.56mg 2.39mg Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.073mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg 0.009mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 87IU 7IU Miso
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 2µg Miso
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 0IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 19µg 5µg Miso
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.7µg Pork
Vitamin K 29.3µg 0µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.479mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.508mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 0.82mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 0.478mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.129mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.547mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.243mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g 5.23g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 1.2g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 3666mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.205g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.