What is miso soup typically made of?

It is made from miso paste, dashi broth, tofu, and often seaweed.

Is miso soup healthy?

Yes, it is low in calories and contains beneficial probiotics.

Absolutely, adding vegetables enhances the nutritional value.

Dairy

A traditional Japanese soup made from fermented soybean paste (miso), often enriched with tofu and seaweed.

Per 100 g

40 kcal

1 cup

96 kcal

(240 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
3 g / 100g	5.5 g / 100g	1.5 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 25% · Carbs 47% · Fat 28%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (240 g, 96 kcal) is 5% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 23 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Miso Soup is number 1 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 202 kcal per 100 g.

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

7/10

Low-calorie and filling, great for a light meal or snack.

What is miso soup typically made of?: It is made from miso paste, dashi broth, tofu, and often seaweed.
Is miso soup healthy?: Yes, it is low in calories and contains beneficial probiotics.
Can I add vegetables to miso soup?: Absolutely, adding vegetables enhances the nutritional value.

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