Miso soup vs Wiener schnitzel: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: miso soup scores 47/100 and Wiener schnitzel 46/100, 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.
Miso soup
40 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 240 g
Wiener schnitzel
251 kcal per 100 g. 1 schnitzel: 185 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMiso soup40 vs 251 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinWiener schnitzel4.1 vs 22 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0.5 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0.6 vs 1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumWiener schnitzel160 vs 275 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatMiso soup0.3 vs 2.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Miso soup, 100 g | Wiener schnitzel, 100 g | Miso soup, 240 g | Wiener schnitzel, 185 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 40 kcal | 251 kcal | 96 kcal | 464 kcal |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 22 g | 9.8 g | 41 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.2 g | 14 g | 5.4 g | 26 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | 1 g | 1.3 g | 1.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 0.8 g | 1.1 g | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g | 12 g | 4.4 g | 22 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 2.1 g | 0.8 g | 3.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 1.1 mg | 1.3 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3.4 µg | 22 µg | 8.1 µg | 40 µg |
| Potassium | 160 mg | 275 mg | 385 mg | 509 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 1.8 mg | 2.6 mg | 3.3 mg |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 37 mg | 159 mg | 68 mg |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 33 mg | 39 mg | 61 mg |
| Sodium | 387 mg | 397 mg | 928 mg | 735 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.