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Miso vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Miso and Mayonnaise?

  • Miso is higher in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Fiber, and Phosphorus, yet Mayonnaise is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Miso's daily need coverage for Sodium is 134% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mayonnaise is lower.

We used Miso and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular types in this article.

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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 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +612.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +950%
Contains more IronIron +1085.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2110.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1606.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +657.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12171.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +204.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%

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% 5.2% 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% 3.9% 66% 6% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +880%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2387.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more CholineCholine +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +32700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +456.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1232.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4350.9%
Contains more WaterWater +98.7%
Contains more OtherOther +550.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1145.4%

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
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1406.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1449.6%

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
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +11900%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Mayonnaise
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Mayonnaise Opinion
Calories 198kcal 680kcal Mayonnaise
Protein 12.79g 0.96g Miso
Fats 6.01g 74.85g Mayonnaise
Net carbs 19.97g 0.57g Miso
Carbs 25.37g 0.57g Miso
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Miso
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Mayonnaise
Magnesium 48mg 1mg Miso
Calcium 57mg 8mg Miso
Potassium 210mg 20mg Miso
Iron 2.49mg 0.21mg Miso
Sugar 6.2g 0.57g Mayonnaise
Fiber 5.4g 0g Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.019mg Miso
Zinc 2.56mg 0.15mg Miso
Phosphorus 159mg 21mg Miso
Sodium 3728mg 635mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 87IU 65IU Miso
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 16µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 0.01mg 3.28mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Manganese 0.859mg 0.007mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 2.3µg Miso
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.01mg Miso
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.019mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 0mg Miso
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.172mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.008mg Miso
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 29.3µg 163µg Mayonnaise
Folate 19µg 5µg Miso
Trans Fat 0g 0.187g Miso
Choline 72.2mg 34.2mg Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g 11.703g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 16.843g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 44.69g Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.017mg Miso
Threonine 0.479mg 0.055mg Miso
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0.065mg Miso
Leucine 0.82mg 0.095mg Miso
Lysine 0.478mg 0.072mg Miso
Methionine 0.129mg 0.035mg Miso
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.057mg Miso
Valine 0.547mg 0.074mg Miso
Histidine 0.243mg 0.026mg Miso
Fructose 6g 0.05g Miso
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Mayonnaise
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
41%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.678g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Miso
Miso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise contains less Sodium (difference - 3093mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $2.8)

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.