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Super Easy Mexican Tofu - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Super Easy Mexican Tofu Recipe

Super Easy Mexican Tofu has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 8.3g 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. With 4.9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable 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 top 10% of all food items.

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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 96, for Super Easy Mexican Tofu, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat73%
 Calories from Carbs17%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A330.5 IU6.6%Top 30%High
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C18.7 mg31.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.53 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate25.7 mcg6.4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium47.6 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.53 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium15.5 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus44.9 mg4.5%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium165.2 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium5.7 mg0.2%Bottom 10%Very Low
Zinc0.53 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium2.7 mcg3.8%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.4 g1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1 g4.1%Mid 40%Average
Starch0 g
Sugars2 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.6 g5.2%Bottom 30%Low
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid0.5 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.4 g13%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.1 g5.6%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat4.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water84 g
Ash0.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187 Calories from Fat 143

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.8 g 24.3%

Saturated Fat 2.1 g 10.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 10.7 mg 0.4%

Total Carbohydrates 8.3 g 2.8%

Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.6%

Sugars 3.7 g

Protein 4.9 g 9.8%

Vitamin A 12.4% Vitamin C 58.3%

Calcium 8.9% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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