Food guide

Miso Paste

Miso Paste is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

Plant-Based

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of miso paste for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 198 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Miso Paste
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	198 kcal	198 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	12.8 g	12.8 g	6.5 g
Carbohydrate	25.4 g	25.4 g	12.8 g
Fat	6 g	6 g	3 g
Fibre	5.4 g	5.4 g	2.7 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of miso paste, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Miso Paste
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	4 µg	4 µg	<1%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.01 mg	0.01 mg	<1%
Vitamin K	29.3 µg	29.3 µg	24%
Thiamin	0.098 mg	0.098 mg	8%
Riboflavin	0.23 mg	0.23 mg	18%
Niacin	0.91 mg	0.91 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	0.2 mg	12%
Folate	19 µg	19 µg	5%
Vitamin B12	0.08 µg	0.08 µg	3%
Pantothenic acid	0.34 mg	0.34 mg	7%
Choline	72.2 mg	72.2 mg	13%
Minerals
Calcium	57 mg	57 mg	4%
Iron	2.5 mg	2.5 mg	14%
Magnesium	48 mg	48 mg	11%
Phosphorus	159 mg	159 mg	13%
Potassium	210 mg	210 mg	4%
Sodium	3728 mg	3728 mg	162%
Zinc	2.6 mg	2.6 mg	24%
Selenium	7 µg	7 µg	13%
Copper	0.42 mg	0.42 mg	47%
Manganese	0.86 mg	0.86 mg	37%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Miso

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat miso paste?

Useful fibre in a familiar, everyday food.
Miso Paste is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Eggs.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.