Vietnamese Tofu and Noodle Salad⏱ 30 min total

Vietnamese Tofu and Noodle Salad

Per 1 serving · 321 g · 15 ingredients

Calories
346
17%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    15g
    16% of calories
  • Carbs
    31g
    34% of calories
  • Fat
    20g
    50% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Vietnamese Tofu and Noodle Salad (321 g) has 346 calories, with 15 g of protein, 31 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (50% of calories). It is high in protein (29% DV), dietary fiber (22% DV) and Vitamin A (39% DV).

Per 100 g
108cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.2g
Net carbs
25g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
6.2g
11 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein29%
  • Dietary fiber22%
  • Vitamin A39%
  • Vitamin C96%
  • Vitamin E25%
  • Vitamin K79%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Riboflavin (B2)15%
  • Pantothenic acid17%
  • Potassium14%
  • Zinc17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 10 min
  1. 1

    Soak rice noodles in lukewarm water until tender, then drain.

  2. 2

    Heat canola oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Fry tofu for 8–10 minutes, turning regularly, until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

  3. 3

    Add the noodles to the pan with a splash of water and heat until warmed through.

  4. 4

    Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and chopped red peppers for the dressing; set aside.

  5. 5

    Combine noodles, carrots, cucumber, cabbage, red pepper, scallions, and half the herbs in a bowl. Spoon the dressing over and mix together.

  6. 6

    Arrange Little Gem lettuce leaves on a large, flat serving plate. Top with the noodle salad, tofu, remaining herbs, and peanuts before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (321 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A353 μg
39%
Vitamin C86 mg
96%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E4 mg
25%
Vitamin K94 μg
79%
Thiamine0.3 mg
24%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
15%
Niacin3 mg
21%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
30%
Folate (B9)124 μg
31%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
17%
Choline48 mg
9%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium249 mg
25%
Iron4 mg
46%
Potassium655 mg
14%
Magnesium90 mg
21%
Phosphorus247 mg
35%
Zinc2 mg
17%
Copper0.4 mg
46%
Manganese1 mg
54%
Selenium12 μg
23%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)1 g—
Alpha carotene1,090 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene3,522 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride2 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0.3 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats10 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats6 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch1 g—
Sucrose5 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 31 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 346 calories

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

  • 66min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 42min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 29min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 49min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Vietnamese Tofu and Noodle Salad?

One serving of Vietnamese Tofu and Noodle Salad (1 serving) has 346 calories, which works out to 108 calories per 100 g. That is about 17% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Vietnamese Tofu and Noodle Salad high in protein?

It provides a solid 15 g of protein per serving (29% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 16% 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 Vietnamese Tofu and Noodle Salad keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 25 g of net carbs and 34% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Vietnamese Tofu and Noodle Salad?

75 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Vietnamese Tofu and Noodle Salad?

11 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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