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Tofu Veggie Lo Mein - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tofu Veggie Lo Mein Recipe

Tofu Veggie Lo Mein has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 38.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 13.4 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 average 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 is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

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. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. 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 88, for Tofu Veggie Lo Mein, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs49%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2540 IU50.8%
Vitamin C45.4 mg75.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.92 mg3.1%
Thiamin0.45 mg30.3%
Riboflavin0.21 mg12.4%
Niacin3.1 mg15.4%
Vitamin B60.11 mg5.3%
Folate127.2 mcg31.8%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.12 mg1.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium108 mg10.8%
Iron3.3 mg18.1%
Magnesium53.6 mg13.4%
Phosphorus135 mg13.5%
Potassium295.5 mg8.4%
Sodium146.9 mg6.1%
Zinc1.1 mg7.1%
Copper0.17 mg8.7%
Manganese0.74 mg37%
Selenium7.5 mcg10.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate38.9 g13%
Dietary Fiber7 g28%
Sugars9.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.4 g26.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.7 g18%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%
Monounsaturated Fat5.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.7 g 18%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0.1 mg 0.03%

Sodium 146.9 mg 6.1%

Total Carbohydrates 38.9 g 13%

Dietary Fiber 7 g28%

Sugars 9.1 g

Protein 13.4 g 26.8%

Vitamin A 50.8% Vitamin C 75.7%

Calcium 10.8% Iron 18.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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