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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 for 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.
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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +242.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +338.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +366.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +422.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.9%
Contains more IronIron +19.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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
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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +166.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +7922.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +24300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +261.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +326.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.321mg

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% 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 ProteinProtein +138.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1095%
Contains more OtherOther +1143.7%
Contains more FatsFats +336.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151.4%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +188.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 FructoseFructose +1900%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
~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 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 DV% diff.
Sodium 3728mg 353mg 147%
Copper 0.42mg 0.09mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 8.326g 36%
Saturated fat 1.025g 8.105g 32%
Fats 6.01g 26.22g 31%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.353mg 21%
Manganese 0.859mg 0.393mg 20%
Zinc 2.56mg 0.49mg 19%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.44mg 16%
Folate 19µg 81µg 16%
Calories 198kcal 514kcal 16%
Fiber 5.4g 1.3g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 3.275mg 15%
Protein 12.79g 5.37g 15%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 11µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 1.118g 6.708g 14%
Phosphorus 159mg 66mg 13%
Carbs 25.37g 63.78g 13%
Choline 72.2mg 0.9mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.071mg 10%
Magnesium 48mg 14mg 8%
Fructose 6g 0.3g 7%
Iron 2.49mg 2.98mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.314mg 6%
Potassium 210mg 88mg 4%
Calcium 57mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Selenium 7µg 6.2µg 1%
Net carbs 19.97g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 6.2g 21.65g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.321mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.479mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0%
Leucine 0.82mg 0%
Lysine 0.478mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.243mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Miso Shortbread
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
30%
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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