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Shrimp vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shrimp and miso

  • Shrimp has more phosphorus, while miso has more manganese, iron, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Miso covers your daily need for sodium, 157% more than shrimp.
  • Shrimp has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of miso is 61.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) 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.
Shrimp
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more IronIron +388.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2503%

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.
Shrimp
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Miso
11
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Miso
3
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 ProteinProtein +87.5%
Contains more WaterWater +72.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2046.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12585%
Contains more OtherOther +958.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Miso
2
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 -94.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2229.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3550.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Miso DV% diff.
Sodium 111mg 3728mg 157%
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.859mg 36%
Iron 0.51mg 2.49mg 25%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 24%
Fiber 5.4g 22%
Protein 23.98g 12.79g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 2.884g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 15%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Selenium 7µg 13%
Phosphorus 237mg 159mg 11%
Fats 0.28g 6.01g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 8%
Zinc 1.64mg 2.56mg 8%
Carbs 0.2g 25.37g 8%
Fructose 6g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 6%
Calories 99kcal 198kcal 5%
Folate 19µg 5%
Copper 0.379mg 0.42mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.056g 1.025g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 1.118g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 3%
Magnesium 39mg 48mg 2%
Potassium 259mg 210mg 1%
Calcium 70mg 57mg 1%
Net carbs 0.2g 19.97g N/A
Sugar 6.2g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Miso
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Shrimp
23%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 3617mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.969g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Miso
Miso is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.