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Calories in Tofu (firm)

360kcal

Per 1 block (1 cup) (250g)

Protein

42.5g

Carbs

7.5g

Fat

22.5g

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Firm tofu — coagulated soy milk, dense plant protein, neutral flavor.

Press before cooking for better texture. 17g protein per 100g — comparable to most animal proteins per calorie.

Best for

  • higher-fat protein meals — 17g protein with 9g fat / 100g
  • people who under-eat fat and bounce off super-lean diets

Watch out

  • double-counting oil or butter you already logged separately
  • assuming “protein” means low calorie — fat drives energy density here

How to log it

Log the cut/state you actually have (skin-on, marbled, etc.). 1 block (1 cup) (~250g) is the practical unit in the app.

Where it fits the day

Works when the rest of the day is lighter on oils and nuts. Watch the weekly fat budget, not just the meal selfie.

Cooked, grilled, fried & breaded

The numbers above are for plain tofu (firm). Cooking method and restaurant prep change the estimate — typical kcal per 100g:

Method
Typical kcal / 100g
Why it moves
Steamed / baked (plain)
~144
Matches the page numbers when plain
Pan-fried with oil
~170–210
Tofu soaks oil
Breaded & fried
~220–280
Crispy tofu / karaage style
Restaurant glazed / sauced
~180–260
Sweet or oily sauces

These are typical ranges, not lab measurements. Restaurant recipes, oils, and sauces vary — treat them as logging estimates and edit if your plate looks heavier.

Common serving sizes

Serving
Calories
Protein
Carbs
Fat
1 block (1 cup) (250g)
360
42.5g
7.5g
22.5g
4 oz (113g)
163
19.2g
3.4g
10.2g

Per 100g: 144 kcal · 17g P · 3g C · 9g F

Pairs well with