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Squid vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Squid and Miso

  • Squid has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, while Miso has more Manganese.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 222% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist 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.
Squid
9
:
1
Miso
Contains more Calcium +215.8%
Contains more Iron +335.3%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +264.8%
Contains more Potassium +203.3%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +35.2%
Contains more Copper +137.6%
Contains more Selenium +1180%
Contains more Manganese +311%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Contains more Calcium +215.8%
Contains more Iron +335.3%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +264.8%
Contains more Potassium +203.3%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +35.2%
Contains more Copper +137.6%
Contains more Selenium +1180%
Contains more Manganese +311%

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.
Squid
8
:
4
Miso
Contains more Vitamin A +675.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +642.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Folate +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +476.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 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 +675.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +642.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Folate +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +476.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
2
:
3
Miso
Contains more Protein +153.9%
Contains more Water +42.1%
Contains more Fats +329.3%
Contains more Carbs +1447%
Contains more Other +281.3%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 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 +153.9%
Contains more Water +42.1%
Contains more Fats +329.3%
Contains more Carbs +1447%
Contains more Other +281.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
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2
Miso
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +590.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +976.1%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +590.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +976.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Miso Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 19.97g Miso
Protein 32.48g 12.79g Squid
Fats 1.4g 6.01g Miso
Carbs 1.64g 25.37g Miso
Calories 158kcal 198kcal Miso
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g Squid
Fiber 0g 5.4g Miso
Calcium 180mg 57mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 2.49mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 48mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 159mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 210mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 3728mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 2.56mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.42mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.859mg Miso
Selenium 89.6µg 7µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 87IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 4µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.01mg Miso
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.098mg Miso
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.233mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.906mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.337mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.199mg Squid
Folate 24µg 19µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.08µg Squid
Vitamin K 29.3µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.155mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.479mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.508mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.82mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.478mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.129mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.486mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.547mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.243mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg Miso
Saturated Fat 0.236g 1.025g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 1.118g Miso
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 2.884g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid 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
110%
Squid
22%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 2984mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.789g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)

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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.