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Tofu Purses - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tofu Purses Recipe

Tofu Purses has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Iron.

The food contains 33g 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. With 7 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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 low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 82, for Tofu Purses, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs51%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Calcium
  • High in Iron
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium230 mg23%Top 10%Very High
Iron4 mg22.2%Top 10%Very High
Potassium315 mg9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium19 mg0.8%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate33 g11%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber5 g20%Top 10%Very High
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7 g14%Mid 40%Average

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11 g16.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2 g10%Mid 40%Average
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248 Calories from Fat 100

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11 g 16.9%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 19 mg 0.8%

Total Carbohydrates 33 g 11%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 7 g 14%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C

Calcium 23% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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