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Chinese Mabo Tofu - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chinese Mabo Tofu Recipe

Chinese Mabo Tofu has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Thiamin and Niacin.

The food contains 8.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 22.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.22 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

It belongs to Chinese cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 43, for Chinese Mabo Tofu, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein32%
 Calories from Fat56%
 Calories from Carbs12%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A100 IU2%
Vitamin C3.6 mg6%
Thiamin0.6 mg40%
Niacin10.4 mg52%
Vitamin B60.38 mg19%
Folate76 mcg19%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium310 mg31%
Iron5.2 mg29%
Magnesium88 mg22%
Potassium396 mg11.3%
Sodium1637 mg68.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.3 g2.8%
Dietary Fiber1.5 g6%
Sugars3.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22.3 g44.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17.4 g26.8%
Saturated Fat4.7 g23.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 267 Calories from Fat 157

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.4 g 26.8%

Saturated Fat 4.7 g 23.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 37 mg 12.3%

Sodium 1637 mg 68.2%

Total Carbohydrates 8.3 g 2.8%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%

Sugars 3.9 g

Protein 22.3 g 44.6%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 6%

Calcium 31% Iron 29%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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