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Ingredients · Soy & plant protein

Tofu

Half a block of calcium-set tofu offers around 18g of protein and 200mg of calcium, plus a meaningful dose of isoflavones.

Portion
half a block (140g)
Typical price
about £2.40 for a 280g block ££
In season
Year-round
On this site
29 recipes

Nutrition per portion

Approximate values per half a block (140g)
Calories165 kcal
Protein17.6g
Carbohydrates1.5g
– of which sugars0.7g
Fibre1g
Fat9.2g
– of which saturates1.5g
– of which omega-30.6g
Calcium210mg
Iron3mg
Salt0g

Buying & storing

  • Firm tofu is the forgiving starting point; silken is for blending
  • Pressing it for 20 minutes before cooking transforms the texture
  • Check the label for calcium sulphate, as calcium-set blocks do double duty

Keep it well: Once opened, keep leftover tofu submerged in fresh water in the fridge and use within three days.

Sensible swaps

Reach for it when the week brings:
Put it to work

Recipes that use tofu

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Tofu pad Thai with extra peanuts Vegetarian

Tofu pad Thai with extra peanuts

Rice noodles, crispy tofu, egg and beansprouts in a tamarind sauce that skips the sugar overload.

30 min 28g protein
Sesame soba & tofu lunch jar Vegan

Sesame soba & tofu lunch jar

A desk lunch that survives the commute: soba, marinated tofu, carrot and edamame layered under a ginger dressing.

28 min 22g protein