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Marukome: Miso Nutrition
 MISO'S VALUE AS A HEALTH FOOD
Miso's principal ingredient, the soybean, provides vital amino acids for our bodies, but that's just the beginning. Because of Miso's healthful qualities, Marukome's mission has always been to produce Miso that contributes to the health and wellness of individuals, and by extension to society as a whole.
Some nutritional highlights of a single cup of Miso soup (138g):
Calories: 36 - 90 (depends on what vegetable or meat
is
used)
Protein: 16 g
Carbohydrate: 38.5 g
Total Fat: 8.3 g
Fiber: 7.4 g
Miso is an excellent source of iron (3.75 mg), zinc (4.5 mg), and riboflavin (0.34 mg), and a good source of magnesium (58 mg)
The Japanese have always attributed cleaning and detoxifying qualities to the
traditional morning bowl of Miso soup, and small wonder Miso soup is full of
ingredients and properties that contribute to good nutrition and health, including:
- Protein
Reduces blood cholesterol, maintains blood-vessel elasticity, prevents cerebral apoplexy
- Vitamin B2
Promotes oxidation-reduction
- Vitamin B12
Helps blood formation, reduces mental fatigue
- Vitamin E
Inhibits generation of lipid peroxide, promotes anti-aging
- Enzymes
Aids in digestion
- Sabonin
Inhibits generation of lipid peroxide; prevents hardening of the arteries; prevents mental deterioration
- Tripsin inhibitors
Anti-cancer and anti-diabetes properties
- Isoflavone
Deoxidation
- Colins
Prevents fatty liver
- Lecithin
Reduces blood cholesterol, prevents hardening of the arteries, prevents mental deterioration
- Prostaglandin E
Prevents high blood pressure
- Brown pigment
Inhibits generation of lipid peroxides and has anti-aging properties
- Dietary fiber
Reduces blood pressure, helps prevent colon cancer
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