Calories in Miso
Generic food Beans and Legumes
Miso contains 198 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (17 g) provides about 34 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from fat and 25% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in legumes and legume products on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 47% of the Daily Value for copper, 37% of the Daily Value for manganese and 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 198 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 1 g | 5% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 3,728 mg | 162% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 25.4 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 5.4 g | 19% |
| Total sugars C | 6.2 g | |
| Protein C | 12.8 g | 26% |
| Vitamin A C | 4 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K I | 29.3 µg | 24% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.098 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.23 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.91 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.34 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 19 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.08 µg | 3% |
| Choline I | 72.2 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 57 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium C | 48 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus C | 159 mg | 13% |
| Potassium C | 210 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 2.6 mg | 23% |
| Copper C | 0.42 mg | 47% |
| Manganese C | 0.86 mg | 37% |
| Selenium C | 7 µg | 13% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 25%
- Carbohydrates 49%
- Fat 26%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein12.8 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber5.4 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars6.2 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat6 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat1 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium3,728 mgin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water43 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.9 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose ? | 0 g |
| Fructose ? | 6 g |
| Lactose Z | 0 g |
| Maltose ? | 0.2 g |
| Galactose Z | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.16 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.48 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.51 g |
| Leucine M | 0.82 g |
| Lysine M | 0.48 g |
| Methionine M | 0.13 g |
| Cystine M | 0 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.49 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.35 g |
| Valine M | 0.55 g |
| Arginine M | 0.78 g |
| Histidine M | 0.24 g |
| Alanine M | 0.5 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.2 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.9 g |
| Glycine M | 0.45 g |
| Proline M | 0.62 g |
| Serine M | 0.6 g |
Individual fatty acids (30)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.015 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.75 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.2 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.41 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.025 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0.02 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 52 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water C | 43 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 12.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 828 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 87 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 19 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|
| Calories | 198 kcal |
| Protein | 12.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25.4 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 5.4 g |
| Sugars | 6.2 g |
| Sodium | 3,730 mg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickpeas, NFS | 211 | 8.2 g | 25.5 g | 8.9 g |
| White beans, NFS | 188 | 9 g | 23.3 g | 6.8 g |
| Pinto beans with meat | 186 | 10.7 g | 21.1 g | 6.9 g |
| Beans with meat, NS as to type | 184 | 10.7 g | 20.6 g | 6.9 g |
| Kidney beans with meat | 173 | 10.5 g | 18.3 g | 6.8 g |
| Blackeyed peas, NFS | 166 | 7.2 g | 19.3 g | 7 g |
| Black beans with meat | 177 | 10.6 g | 19.1 g | 6.8 g |
| Lima beans, NFS | 165 | 7.3 g | 19.4 g | 6.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in miso?
100 g of miso has 198 kcal. 1 tbsp (17 g): about 34 kcal. 1 cup (275 g): about 545 kcal.
Is miso high in protein?
Miso contains 12.8 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.2 g in 1 tbsp (17 g). About 25% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is above the median (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in miso?
Miso has 25.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.4 g of fiber and 6.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in miso?
Miso contains 6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does miso contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (47% DV), manganese (37% DV), Vitamin K (24% DV), zinc (23% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in miso?
100 g contains 3,728 mg of sodium, 162% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172442. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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