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Miso vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Miso and Shortbread

  • Miso has more Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Fiber, and Vitamin K, however, Shortbread has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Miso is 147% higher.
  • Shortbread has 5 times less Zinc than Miso. Miso has 2.56mg of Zinc, while Shortbread has 0.49mg.
  • Shortbread is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Miso and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 +338.5%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.9%
Contains more Potassium +138.6%
Contains more Zinc +422.4%
Contains more Copper +366.7%
Contains more Manganese +118.6%
Contains more Selenium +12.9%
Contains more Iron +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
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 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +338.5%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.9%
Contains more Potassium +138.6%
Contains more Zinc +422.4%
Contains more Copper +366.7%
Contains more Manganese +118.6%
Contains more Selenium +12.9%
Contains more Iron +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +8600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +24300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +261.5%
Contains more Folate +326.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.321
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% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +8600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +24300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +261.5%
Contains more Folate +326.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.321

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +138.2%
Contains more Water +1095%
Contains more Other +1143.7%
Contains more Fats +336.3%
Contains more Carbs +151.4%
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% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Protein +138.2%
Contains more Water +1095%
Contains more Other +1143.7%
Contains more Fats +336.3%
Contains more Carbs +151.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188.7%
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +1900%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 6 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.2 g
Galactose: 0 g
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +1900%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 12.79g 5.37g Miso
Fats 6.01g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 25.37g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 198kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 6g 0.3g Miso
Sugar 6.2g 21.65g Miso
Fiber 5.4g 1.3g Miso
Calcium 57mg 13mg Miso
Iron 2.49mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 48mg 14mg Miso
Phosphorus 159mg 66mg Miso
Potassium 210mg 88mg Miso
Sodium 3728mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 2.56mg 0.49mg Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.09mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg 0.393mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 6.2µg Miso
Vitamin A 87IU 1IU Miso
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.321mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.071mg Miso
Folate 19µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin K 29.3µg 11µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.155mg Miso
Threonine 0.479mg Miso
Isoleucine 0.508mg Miso
Leucine 0.82mg Miso
Lysine 0.478mg Miso
Methionine 0.129mg Miso
Phenylalanine 0.486mg Miso
Valine 0.547mg Miso
Histidine 0.243mg Miso
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g 8.105g Miso
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Miso Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 3375mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Miso
Miso is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Miso
Miso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

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

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