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Miso vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Miso and Wheat gluten

  • Miso has more Copper, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Miso is 161% higher.
  • Wheat gluten is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Miso and Vital wheat gluten.

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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 Magnesium +92%
Contains more Potassium +110%
Contains more Zinc +201.2%
Contains more Copper +130.8%
Contains more Calcium +149.1%
Contains more Iron +108.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Selenium +467.1%
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 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Magnesium +92%
Contains more Potassium +110%
Contains more Zinc +201.2%
Contains more Copper +130.8%
Contains more Calcium +149.1%
Contains more Iron +108.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Selenium +467.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +224.9%
Contains more Carbs +84%
Contains more Water +424.6%
Contains more Other +1181%
Contains more Protein +487.6%
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
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +224.9%
Contains more Carbs +84%
Contains more Water +424.6%
Contains more Other +1181%
Contains more Protein +487.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +616.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +616.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 13.19g Miso
Protein 12.79g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 6.01g 1.85g Miso
Carbs 25.37g 13.79g Miso
Calories 198kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 5.4g 0.6g Miso
Calcium 57mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 2.49mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 48mg 25mg Miso
Phosphorus 159mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 210mg 100mg Miso
Sodium 3728mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 2.56mg 0.85mg Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.182mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 87IU 0IU Miso
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Miso
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0mg Miso
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 0mg Miso
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0mg Miso
Folate 19µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin K 29.3µg 0µg 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 0.272g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 0.156g Miso
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 0.81g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Miso Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 3699mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.753g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Miso
Miso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.