Fish and chips vs miso soup: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: fish and chips scores 48/100 and miso soup 47/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Fish and chips
195 kcal per 100 g. 1 portion: 470 g
Miso soup
40 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 240 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMiso soup195 vs 40 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinFish and chips8.9 vs 4.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberFish and chips1.1 vs 0.5 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0.4 vs 0.6 g per 100 g
- More potassiumFish and chips427 vs 160 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatMiso soup0.9 vs 0.3 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Fish and chips, 100 g | Miso soup, 100 g | Fish and chips, 470 g | Miso soup, 240 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 195 kcal | 40 kcal | 917 kcal | 96 kcal |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 4.1 g | 42 g | 9.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g | 2.2 g | 93 g | 5.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | 0.6 g | 2 g | 1.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 0.5 g | 5.3 g | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 8.9 g | 1.8 g | 42 g | 4.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 0.3 g | 4.4 g | 0.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 0.6 mg | 19 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 4.3 µg | 3.4 µg | 20 µg | 8.1 µg |
| Potassium | 427 mg | 160 mg | 2007 mg | 385 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 1.1 mg | 5.8 mg | 2.6 mg |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 66 mg | 225 mg | 159 mg |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 16 mg | 136 mg | 39 mg |
| Sodium | 305 mg | 387 mg | 1432 mg | 928 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.