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Steak vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are steak and miso different?

  • Steak is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, miso is richer in copper and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for miso is 160% higher.
  • Steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than miso (61).

Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Miso are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Steak
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
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 +32.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +354.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +375%
Contains more CopperCopper +394.1%
~equal in Iron ~2.49mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~159mg

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.
Steak
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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% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 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 AVitamin A +75%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +468.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1731.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
3
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Miso
2
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 +94.3%
Contains more FatsFats +216.5%
Contains more WaterWater +29.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2272.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
1
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +720.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +221.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Miso DV% diff.
Sodium 58mg 3728mg 160%
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.08µg 88%
Selenium 31.8µg 7µg 45%
Manganese 0.859mg 37%
Copper 0.085mg 0.42mg 37%
Saturated fat 8.443g 1.025g 34%
Zinc 6.34mg 2.56mg 34%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 0.906mg 27%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Protein 24.85g 12.79g 24%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 29.3µg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.199mg 23%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Fats 19.02g 6.01g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 1.118g 20%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 2.884g 13%
Carbs 0g 25.37g 8%
Fructose 6g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 7%
Magnesium 23mg 48mg 6%
Calcium 12mg 57mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.233mg 5%
Calories 271kcal 198kcal 4%
Folate 6µg 19µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.098mg 2%
Potassium 279mg 210mg 2%
Phosphorus 163mg 159mg 1%
Iron 2.4mg 2.49mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 19.97g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.2g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin A 7µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.479mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.508mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 0.82mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0.478mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.486mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0.243mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak 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
45%
Steak
23%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 3670mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.418g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.