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Liver vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Liver and Miso

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Zinc in Liver is higher than in Miso.
  • Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 775% more than Miso.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Miso.

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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.
Liver
6
:
4
Miso
Contains more Iron +619.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +51%
Contains more Selenium +864.3%
Contains more Calcium +470%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains more Manganese +186.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Contains more Iron +619.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +51%
Contains more Selenium +864.3%
Contains more Calcium +470%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains more Manganese +186.3%

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.
Liver
9
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3
Miso
Contains more Vitamin A +20586.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +842.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +831%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1316.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.4%
Contains more Folate +757.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23237.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +20586.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +842.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +831%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1316.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.4%
Contains more Folate +757.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23237.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
2
:
3
Miso
Contains more Protein +103.4%
Contains more Water +49.5%
Contains more Fats +36.6%
Contains more Carbs +574.7%
Contains more Other +754%
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
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 Protein +103.4%
Contains more Water +49.5%
Contains more Fats +36.6%
Contains more Carbs +574.7%
Contains more Other +754%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
0
:
3
Miso
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.7%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Miso Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 19.97g Miso
Protein 26.02g 12.79g Liver
Fats 4.4g 6.01g Miso
Carbs 3.76g 25.37g Miso
Calories 165kcal 198kcal Miso
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g Liver
Fiber 0g 5.4g Miso
Calcium 10mg 57mg Miso
Iron 17.92mg 2.49mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 48mg Miso
Phosphorus 241mg 159mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 210mg Miso
Sodium 49mg 3728mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 2.56mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.42mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.859mg Miso
Selenium 67.5µg 7µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 87IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 4µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.01mg Miso
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.098mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.233mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 0.906mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.337mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.199mg Liver
Folate 163µg 19µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0.08µg Liver
Vitamin K 29.3µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.155mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.479mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.508mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 0.82mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 0.478mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.129mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.486mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.547mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.243mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg Miso
Saturated Fat 1.41g 1.025g Miso
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 1.118g Miso
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 2.884g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver Miso
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
397%
Liver
22%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.385g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 3679mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.