Beans, tofu and legumes
How many calories are in tofu?
Firm tofu has 78 calories per 100 g. A typical serving (½ cup, 126 g) has 98 calories.
- Calories, ½ cup (126 g)
- 98
- Calories per gram
- 0.8
Low energy density
Calories in firm tofu by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ block (81 g) | 63 | 7.3 g | 2.3 g | 3.4 g |
| ½ cup (126 g) | 98 | 11.3 g | 3.7 g | 5.3 g |
| 0.2 block (91 g) | 71 | 8.2 g | 2.6 g | 3.8 g |
| 100 g | 78 | 9 g | 2.9 g | 4.2 g |
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Where the calories come from
- Protein 42%
- Carbs 14%
- Fat 44%
Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 78
- Protein
- 9 g
- Carbs
- 2.9 g
- Fat
- 4.2 g
- Fibre
- 0.9 g
- Sugar
- 0.6 g
- Sodium
- 12 mg
Beans, tofu and legumes: lightest first
- Edamame 121 cal per 100 g
- Lentils 116 cal per 100 g
- Black beans 132 cal per 100 g
- Kidney beans 127 cal per 100 g
- Chickpeas 164 cal per 100 g
- Tempeh 192 cal per 100 g
FAQ
Is tofu high in calories?
It has 0.8 calories per gram, which counts as low energy density. That's more calories per gram than 29% of the 106 foods we track.
How many calories are in 100 g of firm tofu?
78 calories, with 9 g protein, 2.9 g carbs and 4.2 g fat.
Where do the calories in tofu come from?
Roughly 42% from protein, 14% from carbs, 44% from fat.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 172448: "Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.