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Tofu Nuggets 4 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tofu Nuggets 4 Recipe

Tofu Nuggets 4 has a high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 18g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 30.6 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.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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 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 98, for Tofu Nuggets 4, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat63%
 Calories from Carbs14%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A15.4 IU0.3%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C0.37 mg0.62%Bottom 30%Low
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin1.5 mg99.9%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.75 mg44.1%Top 10%Very High
Niacin5.6 mg28.1%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.37 mg18.7%Top 10%Very High
Folate331.1 mcg82.8%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.9 mg18.7%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium161.4 mg16.1%Top 10%Very High
Iron2.2 mg12.5%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium36.3 mg9.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus178.7 mg17.9%Top 30%High
Potassium245.7 mg7%Top 30%High
Sodium110.2 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.9 mg12.5%Top 10%Very High
Copper0.37 mg18.7%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.37 mg18.7%Top 30%High
Selenium8.6 mcg12.3%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.7 g2.2%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber3.6 g14.5%Top 10%Very High
Sugars0.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.5 g22.9%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1.5 mg
Glutamic Acid2.2 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0.7 mg
Serine0.7 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.9 g21.3%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat2.1 g10.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water64.8 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 489 Calories from Fat 333

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 37 g 56.9%

Saturated Fat 5.6 g 28%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 294.3 mg 12.3%

Total Carbohydrates 18 g 6%

Dietary Fiber 9.7 g38.8%

Sugars 1.2 g

Protein 30.6 g 61.2%

Vitamin A 0.8% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 43.1% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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