Tofu nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Tofu

Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Tofu glycemic index https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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15 (low) |
Insulin index ⓘ https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/11945 | 21 |
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving | 144 |
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 0.48 grams |
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 0.1 (acidic) |
Oxalates ⓘ https://core.ac.uk/reader/38935472?utm_source=linkout | 6mg |
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 94% of foods
Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 82% of foods
Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 80% of foods
Copper ⓘHigher in Copper content than 77% of foods
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 75% of foods
Tofu calories (kcal)
Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
---|---|---|
Calories in 100 grams | 144 | |
Calories in 0.5 cup | 181 | 126 g |
Calories in 0.25 block | 117 | 81 g |
Tofu Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Tofu glycemic index
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
683 mg of 1,000 mg
68%
Iron:
2.66 mg of 8 mg
33%
Magnesium:
58 mg of 420 mg
14%
Phosphorus:
190 mg of 700 mg
27%
Potassium:
237 mg of 3,400 mg
7%
Sodium:
14 mg of 2,300 mg
1%
Zinc:
1.57 mg of 11 mg
14%
Copper:
0.378 mg of 1 mg
42%
Manganese:
1.181 mg of 2 mg
51%
Selenium:
17.4 µg of 55 µg
32%
Choline:
0 mg of 550 mg
0%
Mineral chart - relative view
Calcium
683 mg
TOP 6%
Magnesium
58 mg
TOP 20%
Copper
0.378 mg
TOP 23%
Iron
2.66 mg
TOP 25%
Manganese
1.181 mg
TOP 31%
Phosphorus
190 mg
TOP 41%
Zinc
1.57 mg
TOP 44%
Selenium
17.4 µg
TOP 50%
Potassium
237 mg
TOP 51%
Sodium
14 mg
TOP 83%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
166 IU of 5,000 IU
3%
Vitamin E :
0 mg of 15 mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0.2 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.158 mg of 1 mg
13%
Vitamin B2:
0.102 mg of 1 mg
8%
Vitamin B3:
0.381 mg of 16 mg
2%
Vitamin B5:
0.133 mg of 5 mg
3%
Vitamin B6:
0.092 mg of 1 mg
7%
Folate:
29 µg of 400 µg
7%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
0 µg of 120 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
166 IU
TOP 37%
Vitamin B1
0.158 mg
TOP 38%
Folate
29 µg
TOP 42%
Vitamin C
0.2 mg
TOP 52%
Vitamin B6
0.092 mg
TOP 66%
Vitamin B2
0.102 mg
TOP 68%
Vitamin B3
0.381 mg
TOP 82%
Vitamin B5
0.133 mg
TOP 86%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 35%
17.27 g of 50 g
35%
Fats:
Daily Value: 13%
8.72 g of 65 g
13%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
2.78 g of 300 g
1%
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
69.83 g of 2,000 g
3%
Other:
1.4 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
235 mg of 280 mg
84%
Threonine:
785 mg of 1,050 mg
75%
Isoleucine:
849 mg of 1,400 mg
61%
Leucine:
1392 mg of 2,730 mg
51%
Lysine:
883 mg of 2,100 mg
42%
Methionine:
211 mg of 1,050 mg
20%
Phenylalanine:
835 mg of 1,750 mg
48%
Valine:
870 mg of 1,820 mg
48%
Histidine:
431 mg of 700 mg
62%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
1.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.921 g
Fiber content ratio for Tofu
Sugar:
0 g
Fiber:
2.3 g
Other:
0.48 g
All nutrients for Tofu per 100g
Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
Calories | 144kcal | 7% | 61% |
3.1 times more than Orange![]() |
Protein | 17.27g | 41% | 30% |
6.1 times more than Broccoli![]() |
Fats | 8.72g | 13% | 38% |
3.8 times less than Cheddar Cheese![]() |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | 52% |
265 times less than Lemon![]() |
Net carbs | 0.48g | N/A | 72% |
112.9 times less than Chocolate![]() |
Carbs | 2.78g | 1% | 66% |
10.1 times less than Rice![]() |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Iron | 2.66mg | 33% | 25% |
Equal to Beef![]() |
Calcium | 683mg | 68% | 6% |
5.5 times more than Milk![]() |
Potassium | 237mg | 7% | 51% |
1.6 times more than Cucumber![]() |
Magnesium | 58mg | 14% | 20% |
2.4 times less than Almond![]() |
Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | 33% |
Equal to Orange![]() |
Copper | 0.38mg | 42% | 23% |
2.7 times more than Shiitake![]() |
Zinc | 1.57mg | 14% | 44% |
4 times less than Beef![]() |
Phosphorus | 190mg | 27% | 41% |
Equal to Chicken meat![]() |
Sodium | 14mg | 1% | 83% |
35 times less than White Bread![]() |
Vitamin A | 166IU | 3% | 37% |
100.6 times less than Carrot![]() |
Selenium | 17.4µg | 32% | 50% | |
Manganese | 1.18mg | 51% | 31% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 13% | 38% |
1.7 times less than Pea raw![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 8% | 68% |
1.3 times less than Avocado![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 2% | 82% |
25.1 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 0.13mg | 3% | 86% |
8.5 times less than Sunflower seed![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | 66% |
1.3 times less than Oat![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Folate | 29µg | 7% | 42% |
2.1 times less than Brussels sprout![]() |
Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Saturated Fat | 1.26g | 6% | 56% |
4.7 times less than Beef![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.93g | N/A | 54% |
5.1 times less than Avocado![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.92g | N/A | 18% |
9.6 times less than Walnut![]() |
Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0% | 59% |
1.3 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Threonine | 0.79mg | 0% | 65% |
1.1 times more than Beef![]() |
Isoleucine | 0.85mg | 0% | 65% |
1.1 times less than Salmon raw![]() |
Leucine | 1.39mg | 0% | 68% |
1.7 times less than Tuna![]() |
Lysine | 0.88mg | 0% | 72% |
2 times more than Tofu![]() |
Methionine | 0.21mg | 0% | 75% |
2.2 times more than Quinoa![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0.84mg | 0% | 62% |
1.3 times more than Egg![]() |
Valine | 0.87mg | 0% | 68% |
2.3 times less than Soybean raw![]() |
Histidine | 0.43mg | 0% | 70% |
1.7 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 144
% Daily Value*
14%
Total Fat
9g
5%
Saturated Fat 1g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
1%
Sodium 14mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
17g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
683mg
68%
Iron
3mg
38%
Potassium
237mg
7%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol

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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats

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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats

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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sugars

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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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References
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