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Peppermint vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between peppermint and miso?

  • Peppermint is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, folate, calcium, manganese, and potassium, yet miso is richer in zinc and phosphorus.
  • Miso's daily need coverage for sodium is 161% higher.
  • Peppermint contains less sodium.

We used Peppermint, fresh and Miso types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Miso
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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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +326.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171%
Contains more IronIron +104%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.8%

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.
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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
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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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.337mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
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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
Contains more WaterWater +82.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +241.1%
Contains more FatsFats +539.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.4%
Contains more OtherOther +623.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Miso
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20% 22% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.884 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3287.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +467.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Miso DV% diff.
Sodium 31mg 3728mg 161%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg 35%
Iron 5.08mg 2.49mg 32%
Folate 114µg 19µg 24%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 24%
Vitamin A 212µg 4µg 23%
Calcium 243mg 57mg 19%
Protein 3.75g 12.79g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 2.884g 16%
Manganese 1.176mg 0.859mg 14%
Zinc 1.11mg 2.56mg 13%
Selenium 7µg 13%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Phosphorus 73mg 159mg 12%
Potassium 569mg 210mg 11%
Copper 0.329mg 0.42mg 10%
Fiber 8g 5.4g 10%
Magnesium 80mg 48mg 8%
Fats 0.94g 6.01g 8%
Fructose 6g 8%
Calories 70kcal 198kcal 6%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.906mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.199mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.246g 1.025g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.233mg 3%
Carbs 14.89g 25.37g 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 1.118g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.098mg 1%
Net carbs 6.89g 19.97g N/A
Sugar 6.2g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.337mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.479mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.508mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 0.82mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0.478mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.486mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0.243mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Miso
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
33%
Peppermint
23%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 3697mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.779g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppermint
Peppermint is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Miso
Miso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/nutrients
  2. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/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.