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Soybean curd

Soybean curd, commonly called tofu, is coagulated soy beverage pressed into forms ranging from soft and custard-like to firm and dense for varied dishes.

Soybean curd — illustrative ingredient image

About Soybean curd

Soybean curd, commonly called tofu, is made by coagulating soy beverage and pressing the curds into blocks. It is used in savoury dishes and some desserts, and can be simmered, fried, grilled, baked or eaten without further cooking, depending on the product.

Its colour is usually creamy white, and its texture ranges from soft and custard-like to firm and dense. Blocks, silken forms and pressed forms retain different amounts of water; smoked, seasoned or otherwise prepared versions are distinct products. The name here refers to tofu rather than to an unspecified soy curd ingredient.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Tofu

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Soybean curd nutrition & diet

Soybean curd nutritional value

Soybean, curd cheese

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

Calories
151kcal
Protein
12.5g
Carbs
6.9g
Fat
8.1g

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

Water content and pressing cause substantial differences between silken, soft and firm tofu. Compare like forms, and distinguish plain tofu from smoked, seasoned or otherwise prepared products.

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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Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Soybean, curd cheese ↗. 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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