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Cashew Broccoli and Tofu - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cashew Broccoli and Tofu Recipe

Cashew Broccoli and Tofu has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 55g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 13 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans 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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 7.2 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 76, for Cashew Broccoli and Tofu, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat28%
 Calories from Carbs58%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2000 IU40%
Vitamin C90 mg150%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium350 mg35%
Iron7.2 mg40%
Potassium430 mg12.3%
Sodium630 mg26.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate55 g18.3%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13 g26%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12 g18.5%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 380 Calories from Fat 100

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12 g 18.5%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 630 mg 26.3%

Total Carbohydrates 55 g 18.3%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 13 g 26%

Vitamin A 40% Vitamin C 150%

Calcium 35% Iron 40%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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