Seaweed Miso Soup
Seaweed Miso Soup is a classic Japanese soup made with a dashi broth, fermented miso paste, and various types of seaweed, most commonly wakame. It is a staple in Japanese cuisine, often served as a light starter or a comforting side dish with meals.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This soup is generally low in calories, typically around 40-60 calories per cup, and provides a good source of minerals like iodine, calcium, and magnesium from the seaweed. It is low in fat and carbohydrates, with a modest amount of plant-based protein from the miso.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 35 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1.2 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a cornerstone of 'ichiju-sansai' (one soup, three sides) meal structure. Nutritionally, the fermented miso contains probiotics beneficial for gut health, while seaweed offers unique antioxidants and minerals not commonly found in land vegetables.
