QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in miso?
The selected generic miso record provides 198 kcal per 100 g. Scale from the matching edible amount and keep other states separate.
198 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Miso nutrition facts per 100 g
The values below use the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
- Calories
- 198 kcal
- Protein
- 12.8 g
- Carbohydrate
- 25.4 g
- Fat
- 6.01 g
- Fibre
- 5.4 g
- Sodium
- 3730 mg
- Manganese
- 0.859 mg
- Copper
- 0.42 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 172442. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Protein
12.8 g per 100 g. From Miso.
Carbohydrate
25.4 g per 100 g. From Miso.
Fat
6.01 g per 100 g. From Miso.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where miso fits in a varied eating pattern.
Sodium
3730 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Manganese
0.859 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Copper
0.42 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Phosphorus
159 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Generic miso
Selected reference.
White or red miso
Use the exact product label when available.
Reduced-sodium miso
Use its own label.
Miso soup
Log the amount of miso plus every other ingredient.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How miso can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Portion math
At 198 kcal per 100 g, the 17 g example is 33.7 kcal.
Fibre check
The selected record lists 5.4 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein check
The selected record lists 12.8 g protein per 100 g.
Best logging move
Measure the paste used and prefer the package label because sodium and formulation vary widely.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Store
Store unopened miso according to package directions.
After opening or cutting
Follow the package directions after opening and keep the container clean.
Prepare
Use a clean utensil and observe soy and any grain-allergen statements.
Safety boundary
Fermentation style, sodium and storage instructions vary by product; the package label takes priority and this nutrient record sets no duration.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log miso more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
- 01
Match the exact reference state: Miso.
- 02
Use edible grams. Calories are scaled from the selected per-100-g record; named portion weights come from the same local USDA record, while explicitly labelled gram examples are calculated.
- 03
Log oil, sauce, sweetener, salt and recipe ingredients separately.
- 04
Use a separate record when preparation changes the food state.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Miso calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g of miso?
198 kcal in the selected Miso record.
How much fibre is in miso?
5.4 g per 100 g in the selected record.
Which miso state does this page use?
Miso. State and preparation are part of the answer.
Will all miso have this sodium value?
No. Miso styles and brands vary, so use the package label for the product you have.
How are the portion calories calculated?
Each portion is scaled from 198 kcal per 100 g. Named weights come from the selected source record; calculated gram examples are labelled.
KEEP EXPLORING
Related food guides
SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Miso, per 100 g edible portion. Numeric nutrition claims use the nutrition-reviewed local USDA record. Named portion claims use source-held weights; explicitly labelled gram examples are calculations from the per-100-g record. The nutrient record does not establish storage duration, clinical advice or food-safety limits; use package directions and current authoritative guidance where relevant.
Open USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 172442 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.