Miso Paste

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TLDRLast updated 6 October 2026

Miso Paste: the low FODMAP reference is 12 g. Weigh the paste before adding water or stock. The paste reference does not rate a miso soup with other ingredients.

Serving sizes for miso paste

Paste, miso: 12 g low, 70 g moderate, 88 g high. Use the stated preparation and unit.

Low

1 tablespoonabout 12 g

FructoseLow

LactoseLow

FructansLow

GOSLow

SorbitolLow

MannitolLow

Reference portions

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Reference portions for Miso Paste and their FODMAP ratings
Serving	Amount	FODMAP rating
1 tablespoon
5.83 tablespoons
7.33 tablespoons

Is miso paste low FODMAP?

The references for paste, miso are 12 g low, 70 g moderate, 88 g high. They are comparison portions, not exact transition cutoffs or personal tolerance limits.

Miso Paste and IBS: what to know

For miso paste, keep the exact form and amount in mind. Portion size and preparation affect how food references should be compared. Monash: FODMAP questions and food preparation. This public source supplies background, not verification of the numerical table.

Gut-friendly ways to eat miso paste

Weigh the paste before adding water or stock. The paste reference does not rate a miso soup with other ingredients. Compare Miso Soup, Natto (Fermented Soybeans, Without Sauce, Japan). These guides describe their own preparations and portions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the FODMAP portion for miso paste?

Miso Paste: 12 g low, 70 g moderate, 88 g high. These values apply to paste, miso.

How should I measure or check miso paste?

Weigh the paste before adding water or stock. The paste reference does not rate a miso soup with other ingredients.

Which other guides are useful when comparing miso paste?

Compare Miso Soup, Natto (Fermented Soybeans, Without Sauce, Japan). These guides describe their own preparations and portions.

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Sources and editorial notes

Monash: FODMAP questions and food preparation
Explains FODMAPs, portion dependence and preparation differences; not a citation for this numerical reference table.

Published and maintained by Gut Friendly. This guide has not been independently reviewed by a dietitian. Serving information comes from our food catalogue. Where references are listed, they explain the research and preparation differences. Check the original source for current portions.

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