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Miso cheese Calories
Fusion of fermented miso and cheese, rich in umami, protein and probiotics
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 slice (medium) of Miso cheese (30 g) has 96 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.5 g of carbs, 5.4 g of protein, 7.5 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 195 mg of Calcium covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Miso cheese Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 30 g
96
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
1.5g
· 1% DV
Protein
5.4g
· 11% DV
Fat
7.5g
· 10% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 6% · Protein 23% · Fat 71%
Miso cheese nutrition facts table · 1 slice (medium) (30 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.5 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.8 g | 24% |
| Trans fat | 0.09 g | |
| Sodium | 360 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.5 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Slice of Miso cheese?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 30 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 g | 1 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 192 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 320 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Miso cheese
What is miso cheese?
Miso cheese is a processed fusion of cheese and miso, the fermented soybean paste used in Japanese cooking. It is not one standardized cheese: recipes and products differ in the cheese base, miso variety, texture, and strength of flavour.
What does miso cheese taste like?
Miso cheese usually tastes savoury, salty, and deeply umami, with a tang from fermentation. The cheese softens miso’s intensity, while the amount and type of miso determine how prominent its earthy, fermented notes are.
How do you use miso cheese?
Use miso cheese on toast, crackers, or sandwiches, or add a little to vegetables, noodles, and soups. Its flavour is concentrated, so it can season a dish as well as provide the creamy, savoury character of cheese.
Does miso cheese melt well?
Yes, miso cheese can melt in grilled sandwiches, sauces, and baked dishes, depending on the cheese used to make it. Add it near the end of cooking if you want to keep the miso flavour from becoming overly strong.
How is miso cheese made?
Miso cheese is made by mixing miso into cheese or coating cheese with miso and letting the flavours develop. The exact method varies; the type of cheese, amount of miso, and length of resting time all affect the result.
Is miso cheese the same as miso-marinated cheese?
Not necessarily. Miso cheese may have miso mixed through it, while miso-marinated cheese is typically left in contact with miso so the flavour develops on the outside and moves inward. Recipes use these names differently.
Can you make miso cheese at home?
Yes, you can make miso cheese at home by mixing miso into a suitable cheese or coating a piece of cheese with it. Use clean utensils and refrigerate it while it rests; homemade versions vary in flavour and texture.
What can you pair with miso cheese?
Miso cheese pairs well with plain crackers, bread, mushrooms, and roasted vegetables. Mild accompaniments let its salty, fermented flavour stand out without making the whole dish taste too intense.
How should you store miso cheese?
Store miso cheese covered in the refrigerator, following the package directions if it is commercially made. For a homemade batch, keep it in a clean airtight container and discard it if you notice mould, an unpleasant smell, or an unusual texture.
Do the probiotics in miso cheese survive cooking?
Not reliably: high heat can kill live microorganisms that may be present in miso. Some miso cheese may not contain live cultures to begin with, so cooking it should not be treated as a way to get probiotic benefits.
Miso cheese Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.36µg · 15% DV
Vitamin A
78µg · 9% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
B5
0.12mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Calcium
195mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
126mg · 18% DV
Sodium
360mg · 16% DV
Zinc
0.75mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
36mg · 1% DV
Miso cheese Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Miso cheese
To burn the 96 calories in 1 slice (medium) (30 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Miso cheese?
Miso cheese combines cheese with miso, a fermented soybean paste. It is a modern fusion rather than a traditional Japanese cheese; the particular cheese and how the miso is incorporated can vary. The result is usually savoury and rounded, with miso’s deep umami and a texture shaped by the cheese used.
Enjoy it in slices with bread or crackers, grate it over vegetables, or add a little to a sandwich or snack board. It supplies protein, while also being relatively rich in fat: a 100 g portion has 18 g of protein. Because its flavour is concentrated, it pairs well with crisp vegetables and simple bread without needing many other strong toppings.
How Nutritious Is Miso cheese?
Nutrient density
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Miso cheese Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Miso cheese Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Miso cheese Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Miso cheese Fat Profile
SATURATED
4.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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