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Tofu

Soybean curd made from coagulated soy milk.

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About Tofu

Tofu is a set soybean curd made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the resulting curds into blocks or other shapes. It is commonly sliced, cubed, crumbled, fried, grilled, simmered, or blended into savoury and sweet preparations.

Tofu has a mild soybean flavour that readily takes on marinades, broths, sauces, and seasonings. Its texture ranges from silken and custard-like to soft, medium, firm, or extra-firm, depending on coagulation, pressing, and water content.

Tofu is usually white to pale cream and may be sold plain in textures from silken to extra-firm. Fresh tofu can be cut, crumbled, or cooked directly; smoked, flavoured, and fermented forms are distinct products whose processing changes colour, flavour, and texture.

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Local names for tofu

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Tofu

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firm tofu

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Marinated tofu

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Tofu (soy bean curd), firm, as purchased

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Tofu fumé, préemballé

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Tofu nature, préemballé

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Tofu soyeux, préemballé

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Tofu, Deep-fried thin slices of pressed tofu(Yubu)

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Tofu, Deep-fried thin slices of pressed tofu(Yubu), Seasoned

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Tofu, Dried-frozen

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Tofu, dried-frozen (koyadofu)

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Tofu, dried-frozen (koyadofu), prepared with calcium sulfate

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Tofu, extra firm, prepared with nigari

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Tofu, Firm

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Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)

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Tofu, fried

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Tofu, fried, prepared with calcium sulfate

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Tofu, hard, prepared with nigari

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Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate

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Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate

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Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu)

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Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate

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Tofu, Silken, Soft

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Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)

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Tofu, soya bean, steamed

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Tofu, soya bean, steamed, fried

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Tofu, Unpressed

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Tofu nutrition & diet

Tofu nutritional value

Tofu (soy bean curd), firm, as purchased

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the stated food form.

Calories
129.8kcal
Protein
12.8g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
8.3g

Reference values apply to the named food form, not every preparation, variety or brand. © Food Standards Australia New Zealand. AFCD Release 3, food F009176. Available carbohydrate excludes sugar alcohols; energy converted from kJ to kcal (÷4.184). Australian data may not be appropriate for use in other countries. There are limitations associated with food composition databases. Food composition data used in the database or databases may represent an average of the nutrient content of a particular sample of foods and ingredients, determined at a particular time. The nutrient composition of foods and ingredients can vary substantially between batches and brands because of a number of factors, including changes in season, processing practices and ingredient source, and methods of calculation. Data licensed under the FSANZ Data User Licence Agreement, based on CC BY-SA 3.0 AU: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/science-data/monitoringnutrients/afcd/datauserlicenceagreement.

Portions & preparation

Identify firm, soft, silken, dried, smoked, or frozen tofu and whether it is pressed, marinated, fried, or baked. Reference the edible soybean curd in its stated form, while prepared dishes should include coatings, oil, sauces, and accompanying ingredients.

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Diet considerations

Tofu is a plant-derived soybean product. Plain tofu differs from versions containing seasonings, wheat-based coatings, dairy, egg, meat, or sweet sauces. Portion and accompanying rice, noodles, breading, or vegetables shape the dish’s carbohydrate pattern; blended or flavored products require recipe review.

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

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically incompatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically incompatible
This profile falls outside the conventional paleo pattern used here (grains and pseudograins, legumes, dairy or refined sugar).
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
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: Australian Food Composition Database, Release 3, 2025 — Tofu (soy bean curd), firm, as purchased ↗. 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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