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Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce

Name: Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tsp Sesame seeds; 4 oz Tofu; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ dash Salt; ¾ tbsp Tamari soy sauce; ¼ tbsp Sesame oil; ¼ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp chopped Scallions; ⅛ tsp Granulated sugar

Per 1 serving · 140 g · 9 ingredients

Calories

123

6%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
9.4g
28% of calories
Carbs
4.8g
14% of calories
Fat
8.5g
57% of calories

Portion

✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce (140 g) has 123 calories, with 9.4 g of protein, 4.8 g of carbohydrates and 8.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (57% of calories). It is high in iron (24% DV), copper (28% DV) and manganese (26% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 35% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

88cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

7.6g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.7g

1.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Iron24%
Copper28%
Manganese26%
Selenium20%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin K13%
Folate (B9)14%
Calcium15%
Magnesium10%
Phosphorus19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium35%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min

1
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Toast the sesame seeds for about 10 minutes until golden, then crush them with a knife.
2
Rinse the tofu and place it in a saucepan covered with cold water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and keep warm.
3
Mince and mash the garlic with a pinch of salt to form a paste. Combine with soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, scallions, and sugar.
4
Lift the tofu from the saucepan with a spatula, drain on paper towels, and pat dry. Place on a plate, spoon some sauce over it, and serve warm with extra sauce on the side.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (140 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	3 μg	0%
Vitamin C	2 mg	2%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	0.1 mg	1%
Vitamin K	15 μg	13%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	7%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	4%
Niacin	1 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	9%
Folate (B9)	58 μg	14%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.1 mg	3%
Choline	37 mg	7%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	150 mg	15%
Iron	2 mg	24%
Potassium	194 mg	4%
Magnesium	43 mg	10%
Phosphorus	136 mg	19%
Zinc	1 mg	9%
Copper	0.3 mg	28%
Manganese	1 mg	26%
Selenium	11 μg	20%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.4 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	41 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0 μg	—
Fructose	0 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0 g	—
Glutamic acid	2 g	—
Glycine	0.4 g	—
Histidine	0.3 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.4 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.4 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	4 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.4 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.4 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.3 g	—
Valine	0.5 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 123 calories

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

23min
Walking (3.5 mph)
15min
Cycling (moderate)
10min
Running (6 mph)
17min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce?

One serving of Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce (1 serving) has 123 calories, which works out to 88 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce high in protein?

Not especially. It has 9.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 28% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 14% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce?

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

How much sugar is in Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce?

1.7 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 (140 g)

Calories123

% Daily Value*

Total fat 8.5g	11%
Saturated fat 1.2g	6%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 803mg	35%
Total carbohydrate 4.8g	2%
Dietary fiber 0.7g	3%
Total sugars 1.7g
Protein 9.4g

* 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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