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Tofu (firm)

Firm tofu is pressed drier, which is why its protein per gram beats silken by half.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g144 kcal 17.3 g2.8 g 2.3 g8.7 g
Per 100 kcal— 12.0 g1.9 g 1.6 g6.1 g
Half cup · 126 g181 kcal21.8 g3.5 g2.9 g11.0 g

Where the calories come from

protein 44%carbs 7%fat 49%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars—
Saturated fat1.3 g
Sodium14 mg · 1% DV
Potassium237 mg · 5% DV
Calcium683 mg · 53% DV
Iron3 mg · 15% DV
Magnesium58 mg · 14% DV
Vitamin C0.2 mg · 0% DV
Folate (DFE)29 mcg · 7% DV
Vitamin B60.09 mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus190 mg · 15% DV
Copper0.38 mg · 42% DV
Potassium : sodium16.9 : 1 · favorable
Linoleic acid (omega-6)4.3 g · 36% of the 12 g AI
Protein22 g · 44% DVFiber2.9 g · 10% DVPotassium299 mg · 6% DVCalcium861 mg · 66% DVIron3.4 mg · 19% DVMagnesium73 mg · 17% DVSodium18 mg · 1% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 172475 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

174 gfor 30 g protein
250 kcalthose grams cost
2.3 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsTofu
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliTofu
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastTofu

Rank within legumes

Tofu12.0 gSilken tofu11.1 gTempeh10.2 gEdamame9.8 gLentils7.8 gSplit peas7.1 gKidney beans6.8 gLima beans6.8 gBlack beans6.7 gGreen peas6.4 gPinto beans6.3 gNavy beans5.9 g#1 of 15 in Legumes · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Tofu2.3 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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