Garlic Green Beans with Tofu⏱ 15 min total

Garlic Green Beans with Tofu

Per 1 serving · 333 g · 4 ingredients

Calories
270
14%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    13g
    18% of calories
  • Carbs
    18g
    24% of calories
  • Fat
    19g
    57% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Garlic Green Beans with Tofu (333 g) has 270 calories, with 13 g of protein, 18 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (57% of calories). It is high in protein (27% DV), dietary fiber (23% DV) and Vitamin C (29% DV).

Per 100 g
81cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.9g
Net carbs
11g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
6.6g
7.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein27%
  • Dietary fiber23%
  • Vitamin C29%
  • Vitamin K33%
  • Riboflavin (B2)20%
  • Vitamin B631%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E18%
  • Thiamine19%
  • Niacin10%
  • Pantothenic acid13%
  • Choline12%
  • Potassium13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 10 min
  1. 1

    Rinse the green beans and snip off their ends.

  2. 2

    In a wok or nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the green beans and minced garlic, then sauté for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.

  3. 3

    Add the tofu and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (333 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A70 μg
8%
Vitamin C26 mg
29%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E3 mg
18%
Vitamin K40 μg
33%
Thiamine0.2 mg
19%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
20%
Niacin2 mg
10%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
31%
Folate (B9)88 μg
22%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
13%
Choline64 mg
12%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium313 mg
31%
Iron4 mg
51%
Potassium614 mg
13%
Magnesium93 mg
22%
Phosphorus222 mg
32%
Zinc1 mg
13%
Copper0.4 mg
44%
Manganese1 mg
54%
Selenium13 μg
24%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene138 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene758 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride38 μg—
Fructose3 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose3 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats11 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats4 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch2 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 270 calories

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

  • 51min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 32min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 22min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 38min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Garlic Green Beans with Tofu?

One serving of Garlic Green Beans with Tofu (1 serving) has 270 calories, which works out to 81 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Garlic Green Beans with Tofu high in protein?

It provides a solid 13 g of protein per serving (27% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% 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.

Is Garlic Green Beans with Tofu keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 11 g of net carbs and 24% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Garlic Green Beans with Tofu?

27 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Garlic Green Beans with Tofu?

7.3 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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