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Miso vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between miso and wasabi

  • Miso has more copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, wasabi is richer in vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
  • Miso's daily need coverage for sodium is 161% more.
  • Miso contains 3 times more copper than wasabi. Miso contains 0.42mg of copper, while wasabi contains 0.155mg.
  • Wasabi contains less sodium.
  • Miso has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of miso is 61, while the glycemic index of wasabi is 41.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Miso and Wasabi, root, raw.

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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
6
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%
Wasabi
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Contains more IronIron +141.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +171%
Contains more ZincZinc +58%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +124.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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
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 0% 1.3% 0.2% 0% 25% 54% 17% 20% 46% 10% 73% 14% 39%
Wasabi
3
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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~18µg

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
Wasabi
1
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.5%
Contains more FatsFats +854%
Contains more OtherOther +567.2%
Contains more WaterWater +60.6%
~equal in Carbs ~23.54g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Miso Wasabi
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Wasabi DV% diff.
Sodium 3728mg 17mg 161%
Vitamin C 0mg 41.9mg 47%
Copper 0.42mg 0.155mg 29%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 24%
Manganese 0.859mg 0.391mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 19%
Iron 2.49mg 1.03mg 18%
Protein 12.79g 4.8g 16%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Selenium 7µg 13%
Potassium 210mg 568mg 11%
Phosphorus 159mg 80mg 11%
Fiber 5.4g 7.8g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.114mg 9%
Zinc 2.56mg 1.62mg 9%
Fructose 6g 8%
Fats 6.01g 0.63g 8%
Calcium 57mg 128mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.274mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.025g 5%
Magnesium 48mg 69mg 5%
Calories 198kcal 109kcal 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.118g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.131mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.203mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 0.743mg 1%
Carbs 25.37g 23.54g 1%
Net carbs 19.97g 15.74g N/A
Sugar 6.2g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Folate 19µg 18µg 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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is better in case of low diet
Miso Wasabi
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
23%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 3711mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.