Miso vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are miso and tofu different?
- Miso is richer in fiber, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B6, while tofu is higher in calcium, selenium, manganese, and vitamin B1.
- Miso covers your daily need for sodium, 161% more than tofu.
- Miso contains 2 times more fiber than tofu. Miso contains 5.4g of fiber, while tofu contains 2.3g.
- Tofu is lower in sodium.
- Miso has a higher glycemic index (61) than tofu (15).
Miso and Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate types were used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1098.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +148.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +128.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +137.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +153.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +812.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +815% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 3728mg | 14mg | 161% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 683mg | 63% |
| Vitamin K | 29.3µg | 24% | |
| Selenium | 7µg | 17.4µg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.884g | 4.921g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.859mg | 1.181mg | 14% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 13% | |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 2.3g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.102mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.56mg | 1.57mg | 9% |
| Protein | 12.79g | 17.27g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.199mg | 0.092mg | 8% |
| Fructose | 6g | 8% | |
| Carbs | 25.37g | 2.78g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.42mg | 0.378mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.098mg | 0.158mg | 5% |
| Fats | 6.01g | 8.72g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 190mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.133mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.906mg | 0.381mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 29µg | 3% |
| Calories | 198kcal | 144kcal | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.118g | 1.925g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.49mg | 2.66mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.025g | 1.261g | 1% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 237mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 19.97g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.479mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.508mg | 0.849mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.82mg | 1.392mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.478mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.486mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.547mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.243mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 3714mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Miso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)