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Smoked Tofu

Pressed tofu cured with smoke for a firm savoury result.

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About Smoked Tofu

Smoked tofu is soybean curd that has been pressed and exposed to smoke, giving it a savoury character and usually a firmer consistency than soft tofu. It works as a plant-based ingredient in sandwiches, salads, stir-fries, noodle dishes, soups, and other savoury cooking. Its exact seasoning and smoking treatment vary among products.

It is typically smoky, savoury, and mildly salty, with a dense, sliceable texture. Some versions remain moist and tender, while others are chewy or quite firm, depending on pressing, moisture, curing, and smoking. Heating can deepen the smoky flavour and crisp the outside, especially when pan-fried or grilled.

Smoked tofu is commonly sold in blocks, slabs, slices, or cubes, with a beige to brown surface and a pale interior. It can be eaten cold, sliced into dishes, crumbled, marinated, fried, baked, or simmered. The smoking material and added seasonings influence its colour and flavour.

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Smoked Tofu nutrition & diet

Smoked Tofu nutritional value

Reference: Tofu, smoked

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the named reference form.

Calories
149kcal
Protein
14.9g
Carbs
0.9g
Fat
9.5g

Per 100 g edible portion. Source: Norwegian Food Composition Table, Norwegian Food Safety Authority, www.matvaretabellen.no; retrieved 20 September 2026. The reference preparation and fat level are part of the food definition. Values may differ by recipe, brand and preparation.

Portions & preparation

Use the pressed tofu portion as sold, including or excluding the smoked outer surface consistently. Crumbling, slicing, or pan-searing changes moisture and serving density. Compare references only after checking whether the product is plain smoked tofu or includes oil, sweeteners, brine, or flavoring ingredients.

Compare the right form: Match a reference for smoked, pressed tofu, using the edible block as sold; distinguish plain tofu from marinated or oil-added versions.

Diet considerations

Tofu is plant-derived from soybeans. Compatibility depends on the recipe and processing: smoked tofu may include salt, sugar, oil, wheat-derived flavorings, or other additions. Coatings, sandwich fillings, and mixed dishes can introduce animal ingredients or cereal components, while carbohydrate patterns depend on added ingredients and portion.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

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.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Norwegian Food Composition Table — Tofu, smoked ↗. 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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