Miso soup calories
味噌汁
Dashi stock with miso paste, usually with silken tofu, wakame seaweed and green onion, served with most Japanese set meals.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Miso soup (1 bowl with tofu and wakame) has about 40 kcal. Most servings fall between 30 and 90 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 40 kcal
- Protein
- 3 g
- Carbs
- 3 g
- Fat
- 2 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 bowl with tofu and wakame, about 200 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 40 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 3 g | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g | 29% |
| Fat | 2 g | 43% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Restaurant set-meal bowl (thin) | 30 kcal |
| With fried tofu (aburaage) | 80 kcal |
| Tonjiru (pork and vegetable miso soup) | 150 kcal |
What drives the calories
- Miso paste gives about half of the calories in a bowl.
- Tofu, fried tofu or pork add protein and fat.
- Miso soup is high in sodium, even though it is low in calories.
How to make it lighter
- Miso soup is already light, so it is a good way to start a meal.
- Drink part of the broth and leave the rest to cut sodium.
- Choose plain tofu instead of fried tofu or pork.
How to log Miso soup in Nibbs
With a set meal, check that Nibbs lists the miso soup next to the rice and the main dish. For instant miso soup, scan the barcode. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Miso soup calorie questions
How many calories are in miso soup?
A bowl of miso soup with tofu and wakame has about 40 kcal. A thin restaurant bowl has about 30 kcal, and tonjiru with pork has about 150 kcal.
Is miso soup high in sodium?
Yes. Miso is salty, and a bowl can have about 600 mg of sodium. Drinking half of the broth cuts the sodium.
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