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Tofu Munchies - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tofu Munchies Recipe

Tofu Munchies has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 17.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 14.9 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. 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Tofu Munchies has been given a composite ranking of 96, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat52%
 Calories from Carbs26%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A146 IU2.9%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0.72 mg48%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.72 mg42.3%Top 10%Very High
Niacin3.6 mg18%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate188.5 mcg47.1%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid17.3 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.72 mg7.2%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium173.4 mg17.3%Top 10%Very High
Iron2.2 mg12%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium38.1 mg9.5%Top 30%High
Phosphorus160.4 mg16%Top 30%High
Potassium230.9 mg6.6%Top 30%High
Sodium121.3 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.4 mg9.6%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.72 mg36%Top 10%Very High
Selenium12.9 mcg18.5%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.7 g4.2%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.5 g10.1%Top 30%High
Sugars0.5 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.7 g21.4%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1.4 mg
Glutamic Acid2.2 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.4 g17.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.9 g9.4%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat5.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259 Calories from Fat 142

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.8 g 24.3%

Saturated Fat 2.6 g 13%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0.1 mg 0.03%

Sodium 168.6 mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 17.7 g 5.9%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%

Sugars 0.7 g

Protein 14.9 g 29.8%

Vitamin A 4.1% Vitamin C

Calcium 24.1% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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