Hot and sour soup vs miso soup: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: hot and sour soup scores 44/100 and miso soup 47/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Hot and sour soup
73 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 300 g
Miso soup
40 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 240 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMiso soup73 vs 40 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinHot and sour soup6.1 vs 4.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0.6 vs 0.5 g per 100 g
- Less sugarMiso soup1.4 vs 0.6 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even166 vs 160 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0.6 vs 0.3 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Hot and sour soup, 100 g | Miso soup, 100 g | Hot and sour soup, 300 g | Miso soup, 240 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 73 kcal | 40 kcal | 219 kcal | 96 kcal |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 4.1 g | 18 g | 9.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.7 g | 2.2 g | 17 g | 5.4 g |
| Sugars | 1.4 g | 0.6 g | 4.3 g | 1.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 0.5 g | 1.6 g | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 2.9 g | 1.8 g | 8.8 g | 4.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 0.3 g | 1.9 g | 0.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 0.6 mg | 1.6 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 7.6 µg | 3.4 µg | 23 µg | 8.1 µg |
| Potassium | 166 mg | 160 mg | 499 mg | 385 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 1.1 mg | 2.1 mg | 2.6 mg |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 66 mg | 259 mg | 159 mg |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 16 mg | 47 mg | 39 mg |
| Sodium | 245 mg | 387 mg | 735 mg | 928 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.