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Tofu Cubes - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tofu Cubes Recipe

Tofu Cubes has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 11.8g 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 14.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high 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 80, for Tofu Cubes, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat48%
 Calories from Carbs24%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A140 IU2.8%
Vitamin C0.42 mg0.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.42 mg1.4%
Thiamin0.13 mg8.8%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5.1%
Niacin0.32 mg1.6%
Vitamin B60.1 mg4.9%
Folate23.6 mcg5.9%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.11 mg1.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium559 mg55.9%
Iron2.4 mg13.5%
Magnesium49.2 mg12.3%
Phosphorus158 mg15.8%
Potassium210.2 mg6%
Sodium739.7 mg30.8%
Zinc1.3 mg8.7%
Copper0.32 mg15.9%
Manganese1 mg50.4%
Selenium14.4 mcg20.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate11.8 g3.9%
Dietary Fiber3.4 g13.6%
Sugars0.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.3 g28.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.7 g16.5%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%
Monounsaturated Fat4.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat4.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 132 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.7 g 16.5%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 739.7 mg 30.8%

Total Carbohydrates 11.8 g 3.9%

Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.6%

Sugars 0.2 g

Protein 14.3 g 28.6%

Vitamin A 2.8% Vitamin C 0.7%

Calcium 55.9% Iron 13.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1448099 Embed Table:

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