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Ma Po Tofu - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Ma Po Tofu Recipe

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

The food contains 49g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high 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 47 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 10, for Ma Po Tofu Recipe, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein32%
 Calories from Fat34%
 Calories from Carbs34%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A10 IU0.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium307 mg30.7%
Iron10 mg55.6%
Potassium1000 mg28.6%
Sodium6000 mg250%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate49 g16.3%
Dietary Fiber6 g24%
Sugars26 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein47 g94%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat22 g33.8%
Saturated Fat5 g25%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 559 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22 g 33.8%

Saturated Fat 5 g 25%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 106 mg 35.3%

Sodium 6000 mg 250%

Total Carbohydrates 49 g 16.3%

Dietary Fiber 6 g24%

Sugars 26 g

Protein 47 g 94%

Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C

Calcium 30.7% Iron 55.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Ma-Po-Tofu-Recipe-Chow-57107 Embed Table:

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