Calories in Tofu

Tofu has about 144 calories per 1 katori (100 g), with 15.8 g protein, 4.3 g carbs and 8.7 g fat. Per 100 g it has 144 kcal.

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High proteinRich in calcium
144kcal
Calories · 1 katori (100 g)
15.8g
Protein · 1 katori (100 g)
4.3g
Carbs · 1 katori (100 g)
8.7g
Fat · 1 katori (100 g)
Carbs 11%Protein 40%Fat 49%share of calories

Tofu calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 katori (100 g)144 kcal15.8 g4.3 g8.7 g
100 g144 kcal15.8 g4.3 g8.7 g

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Tofu nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 g
Calories144 kcal
Protein15.8 g
Carbohydrates4.3 g
Fat8.7 g
Fibre2.3 g
Sugar0.6 g
Sodium14 mg
Calcium350 mg
Iron2.7 mg
Potassium121 mg
Vitamin C0.1 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Tofu healthy?

  • ●Tofu is low in calories for its volume at 144 kcal per 100 g. About 11% of its calories come from carbs, 40% from protein and 49% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.
  • ●With 15.8 g protein in 1 katori (100 g), it makes a solid contribution to a muscle-building day. Most active adults aim for about 1.6 g protein per kg of body weight.

To burn it off: 1 katori (100 g) (144 kcal) takes about 29 min of brisk walking or 13 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Tofu: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Tofu?

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One serving of Tofu, 1 katori (100 g), has roughly 144 calories, with 15.8 g protein, 4.3 g carbohydrates, 8.7 g fat and 2.3 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Tofu?

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100 g of Tofu has 144 kcal, with 15.8 g protein, 4.3 g carbs, 8.7 g fat, 2.3 g fibre and 0.6 g sugar.

How much protein is in Tofu?

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Tofu has 15.8 g protein per 100 g (15.8 g in 1 katori (100 g)). Protein provides about 40% of its calories.

Is Tofu good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 144 kcal per 100 g it is low in calories for its volume, so it fits a weight-loss diet well.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Tofu?

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Burning roughly 144 kcal takes about 29 minutes of brisk walking or 13 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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