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Fried tofu

Fried tofu is tofu cooked in hot oil, available plain or potentially pressed, coated or seasoned, with an exterior ranging from crisp to tender.

Fried tofu — illustrative ingredient image

About Fried tofu

Fried tofu is tofu cooked in hot oil, either as plain pieces or as a prepared product that may have been pressed, coated, or seasoned. The underlying tofu is made from coagulated soy milk, but firmness and moisture vary, and the label does not specify a particular cut or frying method.

Its exterior can be golden and crisp while the interior remains tender, spongy, or dense, depending on the tofu and cooking process. It is sold fresh, chilled, or frozen and may be drained or packed in liquid. Nutrition comparisons depend on tofu firmness, oil uptake, coating, and whether the product is drained.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Fried tofu

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Fried tofu nutrition & diet

Fried tofu nutritional value

Tofu, fried

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
270kcal
Protein
18.8g
Carbs
8.9g
Fat
20.2g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Plain tofu fried at home and commercially prepared fried tofu can differ in moisture, oil uptake, and coatings. Compare drained or packed products in the same state.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Tofu, fried ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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