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Saag Tofu - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Saag Tofu Recipe

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

The food contains 14g 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 22 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable 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 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 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 85, for Saag Tofu Recipe, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat57%
 Calories from Carbs17%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A8000 IU160%
Vitamin C30 mg50%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium900 mg90%
Iron6.3 mg35%
Potassium900 mg25.7%
Sodium1280 mg53.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14 g4.7%
Dietary Fiber5 g20%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22 g44%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat21 g32.3%
Saturated Fat2.5 g12.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 310 Calories from Fat 190

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21 g 32.3%

Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%

Sodium 1280 mg 53.3%

Total Carbohydrates 14 g 4.7%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 22 g 44%

Vitamin A 160% Vitamin C 50%

Calcium 90% Iron 35%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.chow.com/recipes/11759-saag-tofu Embed Table:

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