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Is Miso paste good for you?

Miso paste is a condiment. It has about 15 g net carbs and 12 g protein per 100 g. Here's how Susta judges it — and why the answer changes with your goal.

Miso paste: verdict by goal

Family & general wellness
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Weight loss (with diabetes)
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The details

How to choose: Refrigerated, live/unpasteurised if possible.

How to use it: Stir into soup off the heat (don't boil) to keep it alive; salty, so easy on other salt.

How to store: Fridge, tightly sealed; keeps for months.

Sensible portion: 1–2 tsp, daily

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Susta gives general wellness information graded by evidence — not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and never medication advice. Verdicts are tuned to a chosen goal and may differ for you. Talk to your clinician about your health.