Tofu is a byproduct of soy beans. it is popular in Japan, china and Philippines
2006-12-20 15:31:18 · 3 answers · asked by melai 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Tofu is cheap. You can buy a box of tofu for $1 and the restaurant sells a dish for $5+. Of course it's good business.
2006-12-20 22:02:25 · answer #1 · answered by RunSueRun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nutrients in
4 ounces of: Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Calories 79
69
Protein (gm) 9.25
7.4
Carbohydrate (gm) 1.91
2.03
Fat (gm) 4.71
4.17
Saturated Fat (gm) .975
.602
Cholesterol 0
0
Sodium (mg) 14
9
Fiber (gm) 1
0.2
Calcium (mg) 227
125
Iron (mg) 1.82
1.25
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 200 4. USDA National Nutrient
2006-12-20 17:17:05 · answer #2 · answered by robert j 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tofu is low in calories, has good amounts of iron which is good for during women pregnancy and has no cholesterol which is good for your heart. Some company made with high calcium which good for your bone development. I love tofu in some chinese dishes, with fish and dessert. You can cook them in so many ways.
2006-12-20 17:06:17 · answer #3 · answered by twin_girl25 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋