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How much protein is in miso?
12 g per 100 g
Quick facts
- 2.2 gIn 1 tbsp (about 18 g).
- #103Out of 223 foods on our protein chart.
- 250 gNeeded for 30 g of protein.
About miso
Miso is a good source of protein. Soy is one of the few plant proteins that is complete, with all nine essential amino acids in useful amounts.
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How it compares
Protein per 100 g, next to the foods closest to it on the chart and a few everyday staples.
| Food | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|
| Chicken breast (cooked)Lean meat | 31 g |
| Whole wheat breadBakery | 13 g |
| Egg (cooked)Egg | 13 g |
| Hot dogProcessed meat | 12 g |
| MisoSoy product | 12 g |
| QuarkDairy | 12 g |
| Cottage cheeseDairy | 11 g |
| Greek yogurtDairy | 10 g |
| Lentils (cooked)Legume | 9 g |
| TofuSoy product | 8 g |
More soy product
- Textured vegetable protein · 50 g
- Tempeh · 20 g
- Natto · 19 g
- Tofu · 8 g
- Soy milk · 3.3 g
- All beans, lentils and soy ranked ›
- All vegan foods ranked ›
FAQ
How much protein is in miso?
Miso has 12 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving, 1 tbsp (about 18 g), gives you roughly 2.2 g.
Is miso high in protein?
Miso is a good source of protein. With 12 g per 100 g it ranks #103 of the 223 foods on our protein chart.
How much miso do I need to eat for 30 g of protein?
About 250 g of miso.
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