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Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu) vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu) and Miso

  • Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu) has more Selenium, Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Miso has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Miso is 37% higher.
  • Miso has 2 times less Selenium than Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu). Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu) has 17.3µg of Selenium, while Miso has 7µg.
  • Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu) is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu) 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 37% 14% 6.6% 74% 125% 43% 31% 375% 153% 94%
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 less SodiumSodium -22.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +147.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180%
Contains more IronIron +25.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.8%
~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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 39% 23% 7.1% 7.9% 21% 0% 0% 22% 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% 5.2% 0.2% 0% 25% 54% 17% 20% 46% 10% 73% 14% 39%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 4% 70% 9%
Protein: 8.92 g
Fats: 8 g
Carbs: 4.38 g
Water: 70.01 g
Other: 8.69 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 FatsFats +33.1%
Contains more WaterWater +62.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +479.2%
Contains more OtherOther +47.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.157 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.767 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.516 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +58.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu) Miso
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu) Miso Opinion
Calories 116kcal 198kcal Miso
Protein 8.92g 12.79g Miso
Fats 8g 6.01g Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)
Net carbs 4.38g 19.97g Miso
Carbs 4.38g 25.37g Miso
Magnesium 52mg 48mg Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)
Calcium 46mg 57mg Miso
Potassium 75mg 210mg Miso
Iron 1.98mg 2.49mg Miso
Sugar 6.2g Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)
Fiber 5.4g Miso
Copper 0.376mg 0.42mg Miso
Zinc 1.56mg 2.56mg Miso
Phosphorus 73mg 159mg Miso
Sodium 2873mg 3728mg Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Miso
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Miso
Vitamin E 0.01mg Miso
Manganese 1.174mg 0.859mg Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)
Selenium 17.3µg 7µg Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.098mg Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.233mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0.379mg 0.906mg Miso
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.337mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.199mg Miso
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Miso
Vitamin K 29.3µg Miso
Folate 29µg 19µg Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)
Choline 72.2mg Miso
Saturated Fat 1.157g 1.025g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 1.767g 1.118g Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)
Polyunsaturated fat 4.516g 2.884g Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)
Tryptophan 0.127mg 0.155mg Miso
Threonine 0.332mg 0.479mg Miso
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.508mg Miso
Leucine 0.619mg 0.82mg Miso
Lysine 0.537mg 0.478mg Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)
Methionine 0.104mg 0.129mg Miso
Phenylalanine 0.397mg 0.486mg Miso
Valine 0.411mg 0.547mg Miso
Histidine 0.237mg 0.243mg Miso
Fructose 6g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu) 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
9%
Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)
23%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
95%
Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)
Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)
Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu) contains less Sodium (difference - 855mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)
Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)
Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu) is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.132g)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174280/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.

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