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Tofu Samosas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tofu Samosas Recipe

Tofu Samosas has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 15.1g 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 6.7 gms of protein, it is average 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's low MUFA and low 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".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Indian cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 30, for Tofu Samosas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat58%
 Calories from Carbs29%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1440 IU28.8%
Vitamin C1.5 mg2.5%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.02 mg0.07%
Thiamin0 mg0.1%
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg0.1%
Folate0.4 mcg0.1%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium96 mg9.6%
Iron0.34 mg1.9%
Magnesium1.2 mg0.3%
Phosphorus1 mg0.1%
Potassium2 mg0.1%
Sodium372.6 mg15.5%
Zinc0.02 mg0.1%
Copper0.01 mg0.3%
Manganese0.02 mg0.9%
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate15.1 g5%
Dietary Fiber0.7 g2.8%
Sugars1.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.7 g13.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.6 g20.9%
Saturated Fat7.3 g36.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.6 g 20.9%

Saturated Fat 7.3 g 36.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%

Sodium 372.6 mg 15.5%

Total Carbohydrates 15.1 g 5%

Dietary Fiber 0.7 g2.8%

Sugars 1.4 g

Protein 6.7 g 13.4%

Vitamin A 28.8% Vitamin C 2.5%

Calcium 9.6% Iron 1.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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