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Ginger Tofu with Pak Choi⏱ 30 min total
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Ginger Tofu with Pak Choi

Per 1 serving · 354 g · 10 ingredients

Calories
577
29%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    18g
    13% of calories
  • Carbs
    85g
    58% of calories
  • Fat
    19g
    29% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Ginger Tofu with Pak Choi (354 g) has 577 calories, with 18 g of protein, 85 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (58% of calories). It is high in protein (37% DV), Vitamin A (26% DV) and Vitamin C (53% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 51% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
163cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.2g
Net carbs
81g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.4g
6.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein37%
  • Vitamin A26%
  • Vitamin C53%
  • Vitamin K42%
  • Thiamine53%
  • Niacin33%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber12%
  • Vitamin E16%
  • Riboflavin (B2)16%
  • Potassium12%
  • Zinc19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium51%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Cook the rice according to package instructions.

  2. 2

    Prick the tofu with a toothpick to help the marinade soak in, then cut it into bite-sized cubes.

  3. 3

    Grate half of the ginger and mix with soy sauce and brown sugar in a bowl. Add tofu and marinate for 10-15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Heat half of the peanut oil in a wok over high heat. Slice the remaining ginger and stir-fry for a few seconds, then add pak choi and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Add a splash of water, cook for 2 more minutes until leaves are wilted and stems are tender. Season with salt to taste and transfer to a serving dish.

  5. 5

    Rinse the wok, reheat, and add the remaining oil. Stir-fry the tofu for 5-10 minutes, being careful not to break it. Add rice wine vinegar and the remaining marinade, and let it reduce.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle with chili flakes, toss well, and serve over pak choi with rice.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (354 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A234 μg
26%
Vitamin C48 mg
53%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
16%
Vitamin K50 μg
42%
Thiamine1 mg
53%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
16%
Niacin5 mg
33%
Vitamin B60.5 mg
35%
Folate (B9)306 μg
76%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
25%
Choline49 mg
9%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium345 mg
34%
Iron7 mg
87%
Potassium587 mg
12%
Magnesium90 mg
21%
Phosphorus292 mg
42%
Zinc2 mg
19%
Copper0.5 mg
55%
Manganese2 mg
83%
Selenium25 μg
45%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene1 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene2,815 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose0.1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.1 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats8 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats6 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose4 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 577 calories

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

  • 109min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 69min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 48min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 81min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Ginger Tofu with Pak Choi?

One serving of Ginger Tofu with Pak Choi (1 serving) has 577 calories, which works out to 163 calories per 100 g. That is about 29% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Ginger Tofu with Pak Choi high in protein?

It provides a solid 18 g of protein per serving (37% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 13% 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 Ginger Tofu with Pak Choi keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 81 g of net carbs and 58% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Ginger Tofu with Pak Choi?

1170 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Ginger Tofu with Pak Choi?

6.7 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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