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Miso vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between miso and cayenne pepper

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, iron, potassium, vitamin B2, and manganese in cayenne pepper is higher than in miso.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 830% more than miso.
  • Miso contains 124 times more sodium than cayenne pepper. While miso contains 3728mg of sodium, cayenne pepper contains only 30mg.
  • Cayenne pepper has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of miso is 61.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Miso and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +216.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +159.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +859%
Contains more IronIron +213.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +132.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.7%
~equal in Zinc ~2.48mg

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51925%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +298200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +234.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +294.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +860.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1131.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +174.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +457.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +434.4%
Contains more OtherOther +112.1%
Contains more FatsFats +187.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123.2%
~equal in Protein ~12.01g

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +146%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +190.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Miso Cayenne pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 4µg 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 2.45mg 173%
Sodium 3728mg 30mg 161%
Fiber 5.4g 27.2g 87%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Iron 2.49mg 7.8mg 66%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.919mg 53%
Potassium 210mg 2014mg 53%
Manganese 0.859mg 2mg 50%
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 8.701mg 49%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 80.3µg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 8.37g 37%
Magnesium 48mg 152mg 25%
Folate 19µg 106µg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.328mg 19%
Phosphorus 159mg 293mg 19%
Fats 6.01g 17.27g 17%
Carbs 25.37g 56.63g 10%
Saturated fat 1.025g 3.26g 10%
Calcium 57mg 148mg 9%
Fructose 6g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 7%
Calories 198kcal 318kcal 6%
Copper 0.42mg 0.373mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.118g 2.75g 4%
Choline 72.2mg 51.5mg 4%
Selenium 7µg 8.8µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Protein 12.79g 12.01g 2%
Zinc 2.56mg 2.48mg 1%
Net carbs 19.97g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 6.2g 10.34g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Miso Cayenne pepper
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
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Miso
Miso is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.235g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 3698mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.