Soy sauce vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Soy sauce and Miso
- Soy sauce has more Vitamin B3, and Manganese, however, Miso is higher in Copper, Vitamin K, Fiber, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, and Choline.
- Soy sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 77% more than Miso.
- Miso contains 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Soy sauce. Soy sauce contains 2.196mg of Vitamin B3, while Miso contains 0.906mg.
- Miso has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +876.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +194.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1300% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +197% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +294.5% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +954.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +414.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1170.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +996.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 53kcal | 198kcal |
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| Protein | 8.14g | 12.79g |
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| Fats | 0.57g | 6.01g |
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| Net carbs | 4.13g | 19.97g |
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| Carbs | 4.93g | 25.37g |
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| Magnesium | 74mg | 48mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 57mg |
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| Potassium | 435mg | 210mg |
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| Iron | 1.45mg | 2.49mg |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 6.2g |
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| Fiber | 0.8g | 5.4g |
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| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.42mg |
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| Zinc | 0.87mg | 2.56mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 159mg |
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| Sodium | 5493mg | 3728mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 87IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.859mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.098mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 0.906mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.337mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.199mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 29.3µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 18.3mg | 72.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.073g | 1.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 1.118g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 2.884g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.155mg |
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| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.479mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.508mg |
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| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0.82mg |
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| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.478mg |
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| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.129mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0.486mg |
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| Valine | 0.332mg | 0.547mg |
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| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0.243mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 6g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.952g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Miso contains less Sodium (difference - 1765mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3.4)
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.