Chikuma, miso paste
Chikuma, miso paste by Chikuma provides 167 kcal per 100 g, with 5.6 g of sugars and 11.1 g of protein. That is 71% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Cooking helpers category. Contains: soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Tbsp (18 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 167 kcal | 30 kcal | 336 −50% | |
| Total fat | 5.6 g | 1 g | 1% | 10 −44% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 5.3 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.7 g | 3 g | 1% | 54.6 −69% |
| Total sugars | 5.6 g | 1 g | 19.1 −71% | |
| Dietary fiber | 5.6 g | 1 g | 4% | 7.4 −24% |
| Protein | 11.1 g | 2 g | 4% | 8.7 +27% |
| Salt | 10.8 g | 1.9 g | 3.9 +179% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1676 Cooking helpers products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 27% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- High fiber
- 5.6 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other cooking helpers
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Soybeans, water, rice, salt.
- Allergens
- Soybeans
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 Tbsp (18 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0074410269968
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chikuma, miso paste?
Chikuma, miso paste contains 167 kcal per 100 g and about 30 kcal per serving (1 Tbsp (18 g)).
How much sugar is in Chikuma, miso paste?
Chikuma, miso paste has 5.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Chikuma, miso paste healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Chikuma, miso paste vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
What allergens does Chikuma, miso paste contain?
According to the label data it contains: Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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