Legumes & beans

Soybean, curd cheese

FDC 169083cup (225 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 87 · +24 vs Legumes & beans median

A fermented soy product with a name that echoes dairy cheese, this soybean curd scores 87 of 100, a Strong result ranking 8 of 60 in Legumes & beans, clear of the category median. Magnesium leads at 54% DV, with iron close behind at 31% DV.

It's used the way a firm cheese might be, sliced, crumbled into stir-fries, or eaten as a savory side, with a cup serving of 225 g as the reference amount. No limiting nutrient is flagged here, and with fat as its leading macro rather than protein or carbohydrate, it sits apart from most other legume-based foods on this list.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 12.5 g · 33%Carb 6.9 g · 18%Fat 8.1 g · 48%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories151 kcal8%
Total fat8.1 g10%
Saturated fat1.2 g6%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium20 mg1%
Carbohydrate6.9 g3%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars1.6 g
Protein13 g25%
Potassium199 mg4%
Calcium188 mg14%
Iron5.6 mg31%
Magnesium228 mg54%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A2 µg0%
Vitamin E0.6 mg4%

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FDC 169083

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium54% DV
Iron31% DV
Protein25% DV
Calcium14% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the legumes & beans median

Nutrient density87 vs 63 median
Protein / 100 g13 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 5.4 median
Sodium / 100 g20 vs 203 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Soymilk (All flavors), enhancedDensity 88 vs 87Soy flour, low-fatDensity 88 vs 87Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfateDensity 88 vs 87

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