⏱ 15 min totalVegan General Tso's Tofu
Per 1 serving · 211 g · 11 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein11g19% of calories
- Carbs20g35% of calories
- Fat12g46% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Vegan General Tso's Tofu (211 g) has 219 calories, with 11 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (46% of calories). It is high in protein (22% DV), calcium (25% DV) and iron (29% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 35% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein22%
- Calcium25%
- Iron29%
- Phosphorus23%
- Copper31%
- Manganese48%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E12%
- Vitamin K15%
- Riboflavin (B2)16%
- Vitamin B611%
- Magnesium12%
- Zinc11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium35%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
4 oz Tofu
1 tbsp Cornstarch
½ tbsp Canola oil
½ cloves, minced Garlic
¼ tbsp Ginger root
½ tbsp Maple syrup
½ tbsp Tamari soy sauce
½ tbsp Ketchup
¼ tsp Sriracha
½ medium Scallions
3 tbsp Vegetable broth
Directions
- 1
Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into cubes and coat evenly with cornstarch.
- 2
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook until golden brown and crispy, adding more oil if needed.
- 3
Add the garlic, ginger, maple syrup, soy sauce, ketchup, Sriracha, scallions, and vegetable broth to the pan.
- 4
Cook the mixture until it thickens, adding water if it becomes too thick.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (211 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 9 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 18 μg | 15% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) | 29 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 3% |
| Choline | 38 mg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 250 mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 284 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 52 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 159 mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 48% |
| Selenium | 12 μg | 22% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 45 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.5 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 1,253 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 6 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.4 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 219 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 42minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 26minCycling (moderate)
- 18minRunning (6 mph)
- 31minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Vegan General Tso's Tofu?
One serving of Vegan General Tso's Tofu (1 serving) has 219 calories, which works out to 104 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Vegan General Tso's Tofu high in protein?
It provides a solid 11 g of protein per serving (22% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% 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 Vegan General Tso's Tofu keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 19 g of net carbs and 35% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Vegan General Tso's Tofu?
810 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Vegan General Tso's 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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