Tofu Nutrition
TOFU is one of the most perfect foods available!
- Tofu is rich in high-quality complete protein.
- It is also a good source of B-vitamins and iron.
- When the curdling agent used to make tofu is calcium salt, the tofu is an excellent source of calcium.
- While 50 percent of the calories in tofu come from fat, a 4-ounce serving of tofu contains just 6 grams of fat.
- It is low in saturated fat and contains no cholesterol.
- Generally, the softer the tofu, the higher the water content and lower the fat content.
- Tofu is also very low in sodium.
