What is Miso Paste? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Miso Paste?

Miso paste is made from fermented soybeans and has a pasty pliable quality. Miso is also made with various grains and other legumes. There are four common types of miso: white, yellow red and black. White miso tastes sweet. Yellow miso tastes mild and earthy. Red miso has a deep umami flavor. Black miso tastes like marmite. Each miso is salty. It is used as flavoring for soups and many sauces and stir fries.

What does Miso Paste Taste Like?

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Ingredients

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Miso Paste Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon (5g)
Amount Per Serving% DV
Calories8kcal0%
Fats0g0%
Sat. fats0g0%
Mono. FatsN/A
Trans fats0g0%
Carbs1g0%
Sugars
1g
2%
Fiber
0g
0%
Proteins1g1%
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium
231mg
10%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition

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