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Miso vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Miso and Potato salad?

  • Miso is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Potato salad is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Miso's daily need coverage for Sodium is 139% higher.
  • Miso has 9 times more Manganese than Potato salad. Miso has 0.859mg of Manganese, while Potato salad has 0.101mg.
  • Potato salad contains less Sodium.

We used Miso and Potato salad, home-prepared 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 Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +283.1%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.8%
Contains more Zinc +725.8%
Contains more Copper +255.9%
Contains more Manganese +750.5%
Contains more Selenium +70.7%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains less Sodium -85.8%
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% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +283.1%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.8%
Contains more Zinc +725.8%
Contains more Copper +255.9%
Contains more Manganese +750.5%
Contains more Selenium +70.7%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains less Sodium -85.8%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.1%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.89
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.1%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.89

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +377.2%
Contains more Carbs +127.1%
Contains more Other +556.9%
Contains more Fats +36.4%
Contains more Water +76.7%
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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +377.2%
Contains more Carbs +127.1%
Contains more Other +556.9%
Contains more Fats +36.4%
Contains more Water +76.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.6%
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 9.87g Miso
Protein 12.79g 2.68g Miso
Fats 6.01g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 25.37g 11.17g Miso
Calories 198kcal 143kcal Miso
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g Potato salad
Fiber 5.4g 1.3g Miso
Calcium 57mg 19mg Miso
Iron 2.49mg 0.65mg Miso
Magnesium 48mg 15mg Miso
Phosphorus 159mg 52mg Miso
Potassium 210mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 3728mg 529mg Potato salad
Zinc 2.56mg 0.31mg Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.118mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg 0.101mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 4.1µg Miso
Vitamin A 87IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.01mg Miso
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.077mg Miso
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.06mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 0.89mg Miso
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.141mg Miso
Folate 19µg 7µg Miso
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin K 29.3µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.042mg Miso
Threonine 0.479mg 0.116mg Miso
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0.141mg Miso
Leucine 0.82mg 0.202mg Miso
Lysine 0.478mg 0.171mg Miso
Methionine 0.129mg 0.066mg Miso
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.135mg Miso
Valine 0.547mg 0.172mg Miso
Histidine 0.243mg 0.062mg Miso
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g 1.429g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 3199mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.404g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.