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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.

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
:
4
Wasabi
Contains more Iron +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.8%
Contains more Zinc +58%
Contains more Copper +171%
Contains more Manganese +119.7%
Contains more Calcium +124.6%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +170.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 39% 50% 35% 51% 3% 45% 52% 51% 0%
Contains more Iron +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.8%
Contains more Zinc +58%
Contains more Copper +171%
Contains more Manganese +119.7%
Contains more Calcium +124.6%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +170.5%
Contains less Sodium -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
:
3
Wasabi
Contains more Vitamin A +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Equal in Folate - 18
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 0% 0% 25% 54% 17% 21% 46% 15% 10% 74%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 140% 33% 27% 14% 13% 64% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Equal in Folate - 18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
4
:
1
Wasabi
Contains more Protein +166.5%
Contains more Fats +854%
Contains more Other +567.2%
Contains more Water +60.6%
Equal in Carbs - 23.54
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
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 Protein +166.5%
Contains more Fats +854%
Contains more Other +567.2%
Contains more Water +60.6%
Equal in Carbs - 23.54

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 Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 15.74g Miso
Protein 12.79g 4.8g Miso
Fats 6.01g 0.63g Miso
Carbs 25.37g 23.54g Miso
Calories 198kcal 109kcal Miso
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g Wasabi
Fiber 5.4g 7.8g Wasabi
Calcium 57mg 128mg Wasabi
Iron 2.49mg 1.03mg Miso
Magnesium 48mg 69mg Wasabi
Phosphorus 159mg 80mg Miso
Potassium 210mg 568mg Wasabi
Sodium 3728mg 17mg Wasabi
Zinc 2.56mg 1.62mg Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.155mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg 0.391mg Miso
Selenium 7µg Miso
Vitamin A 87IU 35IU Miso
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 2µg Miso
Vitamin E 0.01mg Miso
Vitamin C 0mg 41.9mg Wasabi
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.131mg Wasabi
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.114mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 0.743mg Miso
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.203mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.274mg Wasabi
Folate 19µg 18µg Miso
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin K 29.3µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.155mg Miso
Threonine 0.479mg Miso
Isoleucine 0.508mg Miso
Leucine 0.82mg Miso
Lysine 0.478mg Miso
Methionine 0.129mg Miso
Phenylalanine 0.486mg Miso
Valine 0.547mg Miso
Histidine 0.243mg Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g Wasabi
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g Miso
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Miso Wasabi
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Miso
25%
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.