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Sesame Tofu 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Sesame Tofu 2 Recipe

Sesame Tofu 2 has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6 and Folate.

The food contains 31.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. With 29.6 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 10 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. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also very high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high 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 87, for Sesame Tofu 2, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat60%
 Calories from Carbs21%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.4 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.4 mg7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.47 mg23.3%Top 10%Very High
Folate40.9 mcg10.2%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium379.1 mg37.9%Top 10%Very High
Iron4.7 mg25.8%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium104.7 mg26.2%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus258.6 mg25.9%Top 10%Very High
Potassium270.2 mg7.7%Top 30%High
Sodium637.7 mg26.6%Top 10%Very High
Zinc2.3 mg15.5%Top 10%Very High
Copper0.93 mg46.5%Top 10%Very High
Manganese1.4 mg69.8%Top 10%Very High
Selenium19.5 mcg27.9%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.8 g4.9%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber3.3 g13%Top 10%Very High
Sugars1.9 g
Sucrose0.9 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.8 g27.5%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.9 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine1.4 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid1.4 mg
Glutamic Acid3.3 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.9 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat19.2 g29.5%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat3 g15.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat8.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water99.1 g
Ash3.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 585 Calories from Fat 370

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 41.2 g 63.4%

Saturated Fat 6.5 g 32.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1371 mg 57.1%

Total Carbohydrates 31.8 g 10.6%

Dietary Fiber 7 g28%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 29.6 g 59.2%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C

Calcium 81.5% Iron 55.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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