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Tofu Burgers - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tofu Burgers Recipe

Tofu Burgers has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Iron.

The food contains 38g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 23 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 6.3 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 70, for Tofu Burgers, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A300 IU6%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium600 mg60%
Iron6.3 mg35%
Potassium410 mg11.7%
Sodium640 mg26.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate38 g12.7%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23 g46%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat21 g32.3%
Saturated Fat3 g15%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 420 Calories from Fat 190

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21 g 32.3%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 60 mg 20%

Sodium 640 mg 26.7%

Total Carbohydrates 38 g 12.7%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 23 g 46%

Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 60% Iron 35%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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