⏱ 55 min total

Spicy Sweet & Sour Tofu

Name: Spicy Sweet & Sour Tofu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 3 ½ oz Tofu; ¼ cup White rice; 2 oz Green beans; 1 clove Garlic; ½ cup cherry tomatoes Cherry tomatoes; 1 tbsp Ketchup; ½ tbsp Hoisin sauce; ¼ tbsp Rice wine vinegar; ¾ tsp Sambal oelek; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; ⅛ cup Cornstarch; ¼ tbsp Sesame oil

Per 1 serving · 330 g · 13 ingredients

Calories

398

20%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
14g
14% of calories
Carbs
68g
68% of calories
Fat
8.4g
19% of calories

Portion

✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Spicy Sweet & Sour Tofu (330 g) has 398 calories, with 14 g of protein, 68 g of carbohydrates and 8.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (68% of calories). It is high in protein (28% DV), Vitamin C (24% DV) and thiamine (33% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 21% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

121cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.5g

Net carbs

64g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

4.4g

6.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein28%
Vitamin C24%
Thiamine33%
Niacin20%
Vitamin B625%
Folate (B9)40%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber16%
Vitamin K15%
Riboflavin (B2)18%
Pantothenic acid16%
Potassium12%
Magnesium18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium21%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 35 min

1
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil for green beans. Separately, cook rice according to package directions.
2
While water comes to a boil, snap off and discard the stem ends of the green beans. Drain and dice the tofu. Peel and mince the garlic. Quarter the tomatoes.
3
Fill a medium bowl with ice water. Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until bright green. Drain and transfer to the ice water until cool, then drain thoroughly.
4
In a large bowl, combine the ketchup, hoisin sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sambal oelek to taste.
5
Drain and pat the tofu dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper, and toss with cornstarch.
6
Heat oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add tofu in a single layer and cook for 13 to 15 minutes until browned. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season.
7
Transfer the cooked tofu to the sauce bowl and toss to coat. Season to taste.
8
In the same pan, heat sesame oil. Add garlic, then tomatoes and green beans, and cook until softened.
9
Divide rice, tofu, and vegetables between dishes and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (330 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	58 μg	6%
Vitamin C	21 mg	24%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	7%
Vitamin K	18 μg	15%
Thiamine	0.4 mg	33%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	18%
Niacin	3 mg	20%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	25%
Folate (B9)	159 μg	40%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	16%
Choline	47 mg	9%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	252 mg	25%
Iron	5 mg	58%
Potassium	576 mg	12%
Magnesium	77 mg	18%
Phosphorus	228 mg	33%
Zinc	2 mg	15%
Copper	0.4 mg	44%
Manganese	1 mg	65%
Selenium	18 μg	33%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	114 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	550 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	15 μg	—
Fructose	3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	4 g	—
Glutamic acid	3 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.3 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	4,423 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0.3 g	—
Methionine	0.2 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	4 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0.5 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 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 398 calories

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

76min
Walking (3.5 mph)
48min
Cycling (moderate)
33min
Running (6 mph)
56min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spicy Sweet & Sour Tofu?

One serving of Spicy Sweet & Sour Tofu (1 serving) has 398 calories, which works out to 121 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Spicy Sweet & Sour Tofu high in protein?

It provides a solid 14 g of protein per serving (28% 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 Spicy Sweet & Sour Tofu keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 64 g of net carbs and 68% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Spicy Sweet & Sour Tofu?

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

How much sugar is in Spicy Sweet & Sour Tofu?

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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (330 g)

Calories398

% Daily Value*

Total fat 8.4g	11%
Saturated fat 1.5g	8%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0.2mg	0%
Sodium 486mg	21%
Total carbohydrate 68g	25%
Dietary fiber 4.4g	16%
Total sugars 6.7g
Protein 14g

* 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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