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Miso vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between miso and star anise

  • Miso contains less iron, manganese, calcium, copper, phosphorus, fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, and magnesium than star anise.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 431% higher.
  • Star anise has 233 times less sodium than miso. Miso has 3728mg of sodium, while star anise has 16mg.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index than miso.

Food types used in this article are Miso and Spices, anise seed.

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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 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +254.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1033.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +586.2%
Contains more IronIron +1384.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +107%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +167.8%

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 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +246.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +237.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.6%
~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
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +350.9%
Contains more OtherOther +84.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.6%
Contains more FatsFats +164.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.2%

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
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +774.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.15g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 2.49mg 36.96mg 431%
Sodium 3728mg 16mg 161%
Manganese 0.859mg 2.3mg 63%
Calcium 57mg 646mg 59%
Copper 0.42mg 0.91mg 54%
Phosphorus 159mg 440mg 40%
Fiber 5.4g 14.6g 37%
Potassium 210mg 1441mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.65mg 35%
Magnesium 48mg 170mg 29%
Zinc 2.56mg 5.3mg 25%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 1.118g 9.78g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.34mg 20%
Fats 6.01g 15.9g 15%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 3.06mg 13%
Protein 12.79g 17.6g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.797mg 9%
Carbs 25.37g 50.02g 8%
Fructose 6g 8%
Calories 198kcal 337kcal 7%
Selenium 7µg 5µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.29mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Folate 19µg 10µg 2%
Saturated fat 1.025g 0.586g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 3.15g 2%
Vitamin A 4µg 16µg 1%
Net carbs 19.97g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 6.2g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Star anise
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
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 3712mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.439g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Miso
Miso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.