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Miso vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Miso and Flax seeds

  • Flax seeds have more Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B6 than Miso.
  • Miso's daily need coverage for Sodium is 161% more.
  • Flax seeds contain less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Miso and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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
Miso
0
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 280% 77% 72% 215% 407% 118% 275% 3.9% 324% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +716.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +347.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +287.1%
Contains more IronIron +130.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +190.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +303.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +188.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +262.9%

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
Miso
4
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 2% 0% 6.2% 0% 411% 37% 58% 59% 109% 0% 11% 65% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +581.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1577.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +357.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~78.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
Miso
2
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
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +518.1%
Contains more OtherOther +245.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43%
Contains more FatsFats +601.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
Miso
1
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.884 g
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.73 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +573.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +896.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
Miso
2
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 6 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.2 g
Galactose: 0 g
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
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 Flax seeds
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Flax seeds Opinion
Calories 198kcal 534kcal Flax seeds
Protein 12.79g 18.29g Flax seeds
Fats 6.01g 42.16g Flax seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax seeds
Net carbs 19.97g 1.58g Miso
Carbs 25.37g 28.88g Flax seeds
Magnesium 48mg 392mg Flax seeds
Calcium 57mg 255mg Flax seeds
Potassium 210mg 813mg Flax seeds
Iron 2.49mg 5.73mg Flax seeds
Sugar 6.2g 1.55g Flax seeds
Fiber 5.4g 27.3g Flax seeds
Copper 0.42mg 1.22mg Flax seeds
Zinc 2.56mg 4.34mg Flax seeds
Phosphorus 159mg 642mg Flax seeds
Sodium 3728mg 30mg Flax seeds
Vitamin A 87IU 0IU Miso
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.31mg Flax seeds
Manganese 0.859mg 2.482mg Flax seeds
Selenium 7µg 25.4µg Flax seeds
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 1.644mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.161mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 3.08mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.985mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.473mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin K 29.3µg 4.3µg Miso
Folate 19µg 87µg Flax seeds
Choline 72.2mg 78.7mg Flax seeds
Saturated Fat 1.025g 3.663g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 7.527g Flax seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 28.73g Flax seeds
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.297mg Flax seeds
Threonine 0.479mg 0.766mg Flax seeds
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0.896mg Flax seeds
Leucine 0.82mg 1.235mg Flax seeds
Lysine 0.478mg 0.862mg Flax seeds
Methionine 0.129mg 0.37mg Flax seeds
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.957mg Flax seeds
Valine 0.547mg 1.072mg Flax seeds
Histidine 0.243mg 0.472mg Flax seeds
Fructose 6g 0g Miso
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Flax seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Flax seeds
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
62%
Flax seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
191%
Flax seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.638g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Miso
Miso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 3698mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Flax seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.