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Skipjack tuna vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between skipjack tuna and miso

  • Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, miso is richer in manganese, copper, and fiber.
  • Miso's daily need coverage for sodium is 160% more.
  • Miso has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of miso is 61, while the glycemic index of skipjack tuna is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
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 PotassiumPotassium +148.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +568.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.1%
Contains more IronIron +55.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +281.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4421.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~48mg

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Miso
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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 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1970.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +393%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2637.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Miso
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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 ProteinProtein +120.6%
Contains more WaterWater +44.8%
Contains more FatsFats +365.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +55.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 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 -59%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +360.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +615.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Skipjack tuna 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Miso DV% diff.
Sodium 47mg 3728mg 160%
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.906mg 112%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.08µg 88%
Selenium 46.8µg 7µg 72%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.199mg 60%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.859mg 37%
Copper 0.11mg 0.42mg 34%
Protein 28.21g 12.79g 31%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 24%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg 20%
Phosphorus 285mg 159mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 2.884g 17%
Zinc 1.05mg 2.56mg 14%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Iron 1.6mg 2.49mg 11%
Potassium 522mg 210mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.233mg 9%
Carbs 0g 25.37g 8%
Fructose 6g 8%
Fats 1.29g 6.01g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.098mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.42g 1.025g 3%
Calories 132kcal 198kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.337mg 3%
Vitamin A 18µg 4µg 2%
Folate 10µg 19µg 2%
Calcium 37mg 57mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 1.118g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Magnesium 44mg 48mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 19.97g N/A
Sugar 6.2g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.479mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.508mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.82mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.478mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.486mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.243mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna 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
72%
Skipjack tuna
23%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 3681mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.605g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Miso
Miso is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.