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Miso vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between miso and squid

  • Miso has more manganese and fiber, while squid has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 222% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in squid is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Miso and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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
1
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%
Squid
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +311%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +215.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203.3%
Contains more IronIron +335.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +264.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1180%

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
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% 1.3% 0.2% 0% 25% 54% 17% 20% 46% 10% 73% 14% 39%
Squid
8
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 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +476.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4975%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +642.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6650%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
3
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
Squid
2
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +329.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1447%
Contains more OtherOther +281.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.9%
Contains more WaterWater +42.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
2
20% 22% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.884 g
Squid
1
35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +590.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +976.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Squid DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 5.4µg 222%
Selenium 7µg 89.6µg 150%
Sodium 3728mg 744mg 130%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 1.729mg 115%
Iron 2.49mg 10.84mg 104%
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg 75%
Copper 0.42mg 0.998mg 64%
Phosphorus 159mg 580mg 60%
Protein 12.79g 32.48g 39%
Manganese 0.859mg 0.209mg 28%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 24%
Fiber 5.4g 0g 22%
Vitamin A 4µg 203µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.268g 17%
Potassium 210mg 637mg 13%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Calcium 57mg 180mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.9mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 2.189mg 8%
Zinc 2.56mg 3.46mg 8%
Carbs 25.37g 1.64g 8%
Fructose 6g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.017mg 7%
Fats 6.01g 1.4g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.27mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.025g 0.236g 4%
Magnesium 48mg 60mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.118g 0.162g 2%
Calories 198kcal 158kcal 2%
Folate 19µg 24µg 1%
Net carbs 19.97g 1.64g N/A
Sugar 6.2g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 0.479mg 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.508mg 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 0.82mg 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.478mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 1.164mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.243mg 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Squid
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
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 2984mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.789g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.