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Miso vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between miso and sugar substitute

  • Miso has more copper, manganese, iron, zinc, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6, while sugar substitute has more calcium.
  • Miso's daily need coverage for sodium is 137% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 64 times less zinc than miso. Miso contains 2.56mg of zinc, while sugar substitute contains 0.04mg.
  • The amount of sodium in sugar substitute is lower.
  • Sugar substitute has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40, while the glycemic index of miso is 61.

The food types used in this comparison are Miso and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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
8
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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +438.5%
Contains more IronIron +1456.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +5900%
Contains more ZincZinc +6300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1887.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3804.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1442.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.7%

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
11
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% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +553.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +321.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +520.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +370.7%
Contains more OtherOther +217.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +234.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
1
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 6 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.2 g
Galactose: 0 g
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1370%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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 Sugar substitute
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Sodium 3728mg 572mg 137%
Calcium 57mg 879mg 82%
Copper 0.42mg 0.007mg 46%
Manganese 0.859mg 0.022mg 36%
Iron 2.49mg 0.16mg 29%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 24%
Zinc 2.56mg 0.04mg 23%
Phosphorus 159mg 8mg 22%
Protein 12.79g 2.06g 21%
Carbs 25.37g 84.77g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 19%
Fiber 5.4g 0.6g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.015mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.015mg 14%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Selenium 7µg 13%
Magnesium 48mg 6mg 10%
Fats 6.01g 0g 9%
Fructose 6g 0g 8%
Calories 198kcal 347kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.015mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 6%
Folate 19µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.08mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.025g 5%
Potassium 210mg 39mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.118g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 3%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 19.97g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 6.2g 4.03g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0%
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 Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 3156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.