Legumes & beans

Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)

FDC 174280block (11 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 2 · -61 vs Legumes & beans median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu) is mostly calories with little else, scoring 2 of 100. Within legumes & beans it ranks 56 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of protein (18% DV), a good source of magnesium (12% DV), a good source of iron (11% DV). Most of its 116 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (2870 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 8.9 g · 28%Carb 4.4 g · 14%Fat 8 g · 58%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories116 kcal6%
Total fat8 g10%
Saturated fat1.2 g6%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium2870 mg125%
Carbohydrate4.4 g2%
Dietary fiber-
Sugars-
Protein8.9 g18%
Potassium75 mg2%
Calcium46 mg4%
Iron2 mg11%
Magnesium52 mg12%
Vitamin C0.2 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 174280

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.

Protein18% DV
Magnesium12% DV
Iron11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the legumes & beans median

Nutrient density2 vs 63 median
Protein / 100 g8.9 vs 21 median
Sodium / 100 g2870 vs 203 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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