Calories in
miso
198 kcal per 100 g Miso contains 198 calories per 100 grams, or about 34 calories per tbsp. Per 100 g it provides 12.8 g protein, 25.4 g carbohydrate and 6.0 g fat.
By calories that splits 49% carbohydrate, 25% protein, 26% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 17.0 g | 34 | 2.2 g | 4.3 g | 1.0 g |
| 1 cup | 275.0 g | 545 | 35.2 g | 69.8 g | 16.5 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per tbsp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 198 kcal | 34 kcal |
| Protein | 12.8 g | 2.2 g |
| Total fat | 6.0 g | 1.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.0 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Fibre | 5.4 g | 0.9 g |
| Sugars | 6.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Sodium | 3,728.0 mg | 633.8 mg |
| Potassium | 210.0 mg | 35.7 mg |
| Calcium | 57.0 mg | 9.7 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 4.0 µg | 0.7 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 43.0 g | 7.3 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172442). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How miso compares
Among the 75 legumes and legume products items on this site, miso ranks 39 of 75 by calorie density, against a category average of 233 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 15% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 6.5 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one tbsp (34 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 7 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in miso?
Miso contains 198 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 34 calories per tbsp. It also provides 12.8 g of protein, 25.4 g of carbohydrate and 6.0 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of miso?
By calories, miso is roughly 49% carbohydrate, 25% protein and 26% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a tbsp?
About 7 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the miso I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within legumes and legume products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Miso". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.