Miso paste has 3 728 mg sodium per 100 g – among the saltiest condiments. A tablespoon (18 g) in soup delivers 671 mg sodium. Fermented soy provides 12.8 g protein per 100 g, making miso one of the rare high-protein condiments. Track the amount you dissolve – it vanishes into broth but the sodium stays.
How should I track Miso paste?
Miso paste is high in zinc. Small amounts of Miso paste add up faster than most people realize. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found that condiments are among the most frequently omitted items in food logs — skipped 1–80% of the time. A tablespoon of mayo or dressing can add 50–100 calories, and most people use two or three tablespoons without measuring. The fix is simple: keep a teaspoon or scale near your plate and measure once. Sauces and dressings are often the hidden reason a "healthy" salad ends up at 600+ calories.