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Open Sesame Tofu - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Open Sesame Tofu Recipe

Open Sesame Tofu has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 22.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and high 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 13.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 61, for Open Sesame Tofu, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat39%
 Calories from Carbs37%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • No Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A10 IU0.2%
Vitamin C0.72 mg1.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.14 mg0.47%
Thiamin0.1 mg6.4%
Riboflavin0.1 mg5.6%
Niacin0.98 mg4.9%
Vitamin B60.12 mg5.9%
Folate36.8 mcg9.2%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.13 mg1.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium167 mg16.7%
Iron3.1 mg17%
Magnesium105.2 mg26.3%
Phosphorus235 mg23.5%
Potassium225 mg6.4%
Sodium915.3 mg38.1%
Zinc1.8 mg11.9%
Copper0.42 mg20.9%
Manganese1.4 mg69.9%
Selenium13.5 mcg19.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate22.4 g7.5%
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.8%
Sugars18.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.8 g27.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.5 g16.2%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat5.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.5 g 16.2%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 915.3 mg 38.1%

Total Carbohydrates 22.4 g 7.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%

Sugars 18.3 g

Protein 13.8 g 27.6%

Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 1.2%

Calcium 16.7% Iron 17%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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