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Miso vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between miso and pound cake

  • Miso has more copper, manganese, vitamin K, zinc, fiber, iron, and vitamin B6 than pound cake.
  • Miso's daily need coverage for sodium is 146% more.
  • Miso contains 17 times more vitamin K than pound cake. Miso contains 29.3µg of vitamin K, while pound cake contains 1.7µg.
  • Pound cake contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Miso and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.9%
Contains more IronIron +68.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +495.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +680.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%

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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +452.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1623.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1650%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.249mg
~equal in Choline ~65.6mg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +155.8%
Contains more WaterWater +66.3%
Contains more OtherOther +737.3%
Contains more FatsFats +132.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.4%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +170.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.6%

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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +1718.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +65%
~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 Pound cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Pound cake DV% diff.
Sodium 3728mg 377mg 146%
Copper 0.42mg 0.042mg 42%
Manganese 0.859mg 0.11mg 33%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 1.7µg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Fiber 5.4g 0.6g 19%
Zinc 2.56mg 0.43mg 19%
Saturated fat 1.025g 4.811g 17%
Protein 12.79g 5g 16%
Threonine 0.479mg 153mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.036mg 13%
Iron 2.49mg 1.48mg 13%
Fats 6.01g 13.96g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.36µg 12%
Magnesium 48mg 8mg 10%
Carbs 25.37g 53.64g 9%
Calories 198kcal 353kcal 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Fructose 6g 0.33g 7%
Vitamin A 4µg 70µg 7%
Folate 19µg 42µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.173mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.118g 3.02g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 3.419g 4%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Selenium 7µg 5µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 1.615mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Phosphorus 159mg 140mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.485mg 3%
Potassium 210mg 149mg 2%
Calcium 57mg 47mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.249mg 1%
Choline 72.2mg 65.6mg 1%
Net carbs 19.97g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 6.2g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.82mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.478mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.243mg 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Miso Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 3351mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Miso
Miso is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.786g)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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