⏱ 22 min total

Hot and Spicy Tofu

Name: Hot and Spicy Tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¾ tbsp Peanut oil; 4 oz Tofu; ¼ cup, sliced Onion; ¼ cup, sliced Red bell pepper; ¼ pepper Green chili pepper; ¾ clove Garlic; 1 tbsp Water; ¾ tbsp Rice wine vinegar; ¾ tbsp Tamari soy sauce; ¼ tbsp Brown sugar; ¼ tsp Cornstarch; ¼ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes

Per 1 serving · 231 g · 12 ingredients

Calories

218

11%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
12g
20% of calories
Carbs
12g
20% of calories
Fat
15g
59% of calories

Portion

✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Hot and Spicy Tofu (231 g) has 218 calories, with 12 g of protein, 12 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (59% of calories). It is high in protein (23% DV), Vitamin C (66% DV) and calcium (25% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 34% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

94cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.4g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.3g

5.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein23%
Vitamin C66%
Calcium25%
Iron32%
Phosphorus25%
Copper31%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E14%
Thiamine10%
Vitamin B618%
Folate (B9)11%
Magnesium13%
Zinc11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium34%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 12 min

1
Heat peanut oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
2
Add the tofu and cook until browned on all sides.
3
Add onion, bell pepper, green chile pepper, and crushed garlic. Cook until just tender, about 5 minutes.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the hot water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Adjust to taste and add more water if needed.
5
Pour sauce over the tofu and vegetables, toss to coat, and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (231 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	43 μg	5%
Vitamin C	60 mg	66%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	14%
Vitamin K	6 μg	5%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	10%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	9%
Niacin	1 mg	7%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	18%
Folate (B9)	43 μg	11%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	6%
Choline	42 mg	8%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	248 mg	25%
Iron	3 mg	32%
Potassium	337 mg	7%
Magnesium	57 mg	13%
Phosphorus	178 mg	25%
Zinc	1 mg	11%
Copper	0.3 mg	31%
Manganese	1 mg	40%
Selenium	12 μg	22%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	7 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	449 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.3 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	2 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.3 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	6 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	5 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	0.5 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 218 calories

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

41min
Walking (3.5 mph)
26min
Cycling (moderate)
18min
Running (6 mph)
31min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Hot and Spicy Tofu?

One serving of Hot and Spicy Tofu (1 serving) has 218 calories, which works out to 94 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Hot and Spicy Tofu high in protein?

It provides a solid 12 g of protein per serving (23% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% 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 Hot and Spicy Tofu keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 20% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Hot and Spicy Tofu?

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

How much sugar is in Hot and Spicy Tofu?

5.9 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 (231 g)

Calories218

% Daily Value*

Total fat 15g	19%
Saturated fat 2.7g	14%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 772mg	34%
Total carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary fiber 2.3g	8%
Total sugars 5.9g
Protein 12g

* 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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