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Sweetgreen Miso Glazed Salmon

High histamine

Miso glazed salmon is high because the soy sauce and miso glaze both run high.

Food here is usually assembled to order from components that were prepped earlier in the day, so it tends to be fresher than a drive-through and less fresh than cooking at home. Histamine builds up as protein foods sit, so how long the chicken or beef has been in the warmer matters as much as what is in the bowl. Treat the rating above as a starting point.

This is salmon in a glaze of soy sauce, maple syrup, and miso, with a spice rub of chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic, and coriander.

  • Soy sauce and miso — these are the main drivers and both sit high, since they are fermented ingredients that carry a lot of histamine.

  • Chili powder and cumin — each add a moderate layer through the spice rub, so the glaze and the seasoning both contribute.

The salmon itself is best fresh, but it is the fermented glaze doing the lifting here, so a differently prepared protein lands lower.

This rating comes from Sweetgreen's own published ingredient statement, read on August 10, 2026. Restaurant recipes vary by location and change over time, so always check the current listing: source. How we rate foods →

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References

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