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General Tso's Baked Tofu

Name: General Tso's Baked Tofu
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ cup Breadcrumbs; 4 oz Tofu; 2 tbsp Honey; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black pepper; 2 tbsp Tamari soy sauce; 1 tsp Fish sauce; 1 tsp Sriracha; ¼ tbsp Sesame seeds; ¼ cup, chopped Scallions

Per 1 serving · 275 g · 12 ingredients

Calories

488

24%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
18g
14% of calories
Carbs
63g
49% of calories
Fat
21g
37% of calories

Portion

✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of General Tso's Baked Tofu (275 g) has 488 calories, with 18 g of protein, 63 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (49% of calories). It is high in protein (37% DV), Vitamin K (54% DV) and thiamine (30% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 147% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

177cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.7g

Net carbs

59g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.8g

39 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein37%
Vitamin K54%
Thiamine30%
Riboflavin (B2)23%
Niacin24%
Vitamin B625%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber14%
Vitamin E16%
Pantothenic acid10%
Choline10%
Potassium10%
Zinc17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium147%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 12 minCook 25 min

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a half sheet pan with parchment.
2
Mix olive oil, one-fourth of the garlic, and bread crumbs.
3
Cut tofu into 1 inch cubes, and fold into breadcrumb mixture.
4
Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time, until the breading has started to brown.
5
Make the sauce by combining the honey, salt, pepper, soy sauce, fish sauce, remaining garlic, and Sriracha in a small saucepan and bringing to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
6
Once the tofu is done, coat in the sauce and serve garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (275 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	19 μg	2%
Vitamin C	7 mg	8%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	16%
Vitamin K	65 μg	54%
Thiamine	0.4 mg	30%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	23%
Niacin	4 mg	24%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	25%
Folate (B9)	79 μg	20%
Vitamin B12	0.1 μg	5%
Pantothenic acid	0.5 mg	10%
Choline	54 mg	10%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	339 mg	34%
Iron	5 mg	64%
Potassium	451 mg	10%
Magnesium	95 mg	23%
Phosphorus	262 mg	37%
Zinc	2 mg	17%
Copper	1 mg	58%
Manganese	1 mg	61%
Selenium	21 μg	37%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0.1 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	151 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	3 μg	—
Fructose	18 g	—
Galactose	1 g	—
Glucose	16 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.4 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	0.1 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	1 g	—
Methionine	0.2 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	12 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	5 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	0.2 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	16 g	—
Sucrose	0.4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 488 calories

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

93min
Walking (3.5 mph)
59min
Cycling (moderate)
41min
Running (6 mph)
69min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in General Tso's Baked Tofu?

One serving of General Tso's Baked Tofu (1 serving) has 488 calories, which works out to 177 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is General Tso's Baked Tofu high in protein?

It provides a solid 18 g of protein per serving (37% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% 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 General Tso's Baked Tofu keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 59 g of net carbs and 49% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in General Tso's Baked Tofu?

3388 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in General Tso's Baked Tofu?

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (275 g)

Calories488

% Daily Value*

Total fat 21g	27%
Saturated fat 3.4g	17%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3,388mg	147%
Total carbohydrate 63g	23%
Dietary fiber 3.8g	14%
Total sugars 39g
Protein 18g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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