Crispy Breaded Tofu Steaks⏱ 57 min total

Crispy Breaded Tofu Steaks

Per 1 serving · 322 g · 11 ingredients

Calories
420
21%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    23g
    21% of calories
  • Carbs
    33g
    30% of calories
  • Fat
    24g
    49% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Crispy Breaded Tofu Steaks (322 g) has 420 calories, with 23 g of protein, 33 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (49% of calories). It is high in protein (46% DV), riboflavin (b2) (22% DV) and Vitamin B6 (22% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 37% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
130cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.5g
Net carbs
29g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4.3g
13 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein46%
  • Riboflavin (B2)22%
  • Vitamin B622%
  • Calcium49%
  • Iron60%
  • Magnesium25%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber15%
  • Vitamin E18%
  • Vitamin K14%
  • Thiamine13%
  • Folate (B9)12%
  • Choline14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium37%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 45 minCook 12 min
  1. 1

    Drain the tofu and cut into steak-sized pieces. For thicker steaks, slice the block in half lengthwise.

  2. 2

    Press the tofu by wrapping it in a clean dishtowel, placing a cutting board on top, and weighing it down with heavy objects for 10 to 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Mince the garlic and combine with tomato paste, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, soy sauce, water, and pepper in a large flat bowl.

  4. 4

    Place breadcrumbs in a separate dish.

  5. 5

    Coat tofu steaks in the tomato paste mixture, then press into breadcrumbs to adhere.

  6. 6

    Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry tofu until golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 6 minutes per side.

  7. 7

    Slice tofu on an angle and serve with barbecue sauce.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (322 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A13 μg
1%
Vitamin C6 mg
7%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E3 mg
18%
Vitamin K16 μg
14%
Thiamine0.2 mg
13%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
22%
Niacin1 mg
7%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
22%
Folate (B9)48 μg
12%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg
7%
Choline77 mg
14%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium493 mg
49%
Iron5 mg
60%
Potassium597 mg
13%
Magnesium103 mg
25%
Phosphorus319 mg
46%
Zinc2 mg
21%
Copper1 mg
64%
Manganese2 mg
84%
Selenium27 μg
49%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene5 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene157 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.2 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose3 g—
Glutamic acid5 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene5,000 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats13 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats6 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0.1 g—
Sucrose6 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 420 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 80min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 50min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 35min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 59min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Crispy Breaded Tofu Steaks?

One serving of Crispy Breaded Tofu Steaks (1 serving) has 420 calories, which works out to 130 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Crispy Breaded Tofu Steaks high in protein?

It provides a solid 23 g of protein per serving (46% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 21% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Crispy Breaded Tofu Steaks keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 29 g of net carbs and 30% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Crispy Breaded Tofu Steaks?

862 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Crispy Breaded Tofu Steaks?

13 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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