Miso has a high nutrition value and is especially rich in zinc and phosphorus. Know more nutrition facts about miso, by going through the article given below.

Nutritional Value Of Miso

Miso is traditional Japanese seasoning, produced by fermenting rice, barley and/or soybeans, with salt and the filamentous fungus kôjikinn (Aspergillus oryzae). The combination produced is a thick paste, which is used for pickling meats and vegetables, as a spread and sauce and for mixing with dashi soup stock, to serve as Japanese culinary staple miso soup (called Misoshiru). Typically, miso is made with soy and is very widely used in both traditional and modern cooking in Japan, for its being rich in vitamins, proteins and minerals. The texture of miso is typically salty and buttery, but its flavor and aroma also depends on various factors, like the ingredients and the fermentation process used. Hence, miso can be found in other flavors and aromas as well, like fruity, sweet, earthy and savory. A typical Japanese food, miso has gained much popularity in Western and other Asian countries. It can be easily prepared at home and its preparation is a household art, compared to canned foods of America. Miso is rich in zinc, phosphorus, manganese, protein and copper. To know more about the nutrition value present in miso, go through the Food Rating Chart given below.
 
Miso Nutrition Facts
 
Amount of Miso: 1.00 oz
Total Weight of Miso: 34.38 grams
 
Nutrients
Amount
Basic Components
 
Protein 
4.06 g
Carbohydrates
9.61 g
Water
14.25 g
Ash
4.37 g
Calories
 
Total Calories
70.81 KJ
Calories From Fat
18.78 KJ
Calories From Saturated Fat
2.72 KJ
Carbohydrates
 
Dietary Fiber
1.86 g
Soluble Fiber
0.89 g
Insoluble Fiber
0.97 g
Fats
 
Total Fat
2.09 g
Saturated Fat
0.30 g
Mono Fat
0.46 g
Poly Fat 
1.18 g
Vitamins
 
Vitamin A IU
29.91 IU
Vitamin A RE
3.09 RE
A - Carotenoid          
3.09 RE
Niacin  B3
0.30 mg
Thiamin - B1 
0.03 mg
Riboflavin - B2          
0.09 mg
Niacin equiv  
1.04 mg
Vitamin B6
0.07 mg
Vitamin E IU  
0.01 IU
Folate
11.34 mcg
Pantothenic acid
0.09 mcg
Vitamin K
8.53 mcg
Minerals
 
Calcium
22.69 mg
Copper
0.15 mg
Iron
0.94 mg
Magnesium
14.44 mg
Manganese
0.30 mg
Phosphorus
52.59 mg
Potassium
56.38 mg
Selenium
0.55 mcg
Sodium
1253.66 mg
Zinc
1.14 mg
Mono Fats
 
16:1 Palmitol
0.01 mg
18:1 Oleic
0.46 mg
Poly Fats
 
18:2 Linoleic
1.04 mg
18:3 Linolenic
0.14 mg
Other Fats
 
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
0.14 mg
Omega 6 Fatty Acids
1.04 mg
Amino Acids
 
Alanine
0.19 g
Arginine
0.25 g
Aspartate
0.43 g
Cystine
0.03 g
Glutamate
0.69 g
Glycine
0.18 g
Histidine
0.11 g
Isoleucine
0.27 g
Leucine
0.37 g
Lysine
0.22 g
Methionine
0.05 g
Phenylalanine
0.20 g
Proline
0.24 g
Serine
0.24 g
Threonine
0.21 g
Tryptophan
0.05 g
Tyrosine
0.12 g
Valine
0.24 g
 
Buying & Storing Facts
 
  • Miso can be picked from the wide variety available in market, depending on individual’s choice, like Hatcho miso (made from soybeans), Kome miso (made from white rice and soybeans), Mugi miso (made from barley and soybeans), Soba miso (made from buckwheat and soybeans), Genmai miso (made from brown rice and soybeans) and Natto miso (made from ginger and soybeans).
  • Miso is generally available in stores, in tightly sealed plastic or glass containers. It is also available in bulk containers. Try purchasing it with the latest manufacturing date, to ensure freshness.
  • Before buying miso, make sure to check out the label and ensure there are no additives in it, like MCG.
  • Miso should be stored in the refrigerator, in a tightly sealed container, where it can be kept for almost a year.
  • The type of miso that you purchase should depend on both personal preference and intended use. While dark color misos are better suited for heavy foods, light colored misos are more delicate and more appropriate for soup, dressings and light sauces.
  • The white mold that sometimes forms on miso (while storing) is harmless. It can be easily scraped off or mixed into the miso.

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