Calories in
house foods premium firm tofu
85 kcal per 100 g HOUSE FOODS Premium Firm Tofu contains 85 calories per 100 grams, or about 48 calories per 2 oz. Per 100 g it provides 10.9 g protein, 1.0 g carbohydrate and 4.2 g fat.
By calories that splits 5% carbohydrate, 51% protein, 44% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 oz | 56.0 g | 48 | 6.1 g | 0.5 g | 2.3 g |
| 3 oz | 84.0 g | 71 | 9.2 g | 0.8 g | 3.5 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 2 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 2 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 85 kcal | 48 kcal |
| Protein | 10.9 g | 6.1 g |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 2.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.0 g | 0.5 g |
| Fibre | 0.9 g | 0.5 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 33.0 mg | 18.5 mg |
| Calcium | 149.0 mg | 83.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 82.9 g | 46.4 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 173788). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How house foods premium firm tofu compares
Among the 75 legumes and legume products items on this site, house foods premium firm tofu ranks 61 of 75 by calorie density, against a category average of 233 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 64% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 12.8 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off 2 oz (48 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 10 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in house foods premium firm tofu?
HOUSE FOODS Premium Firm Tofu contains 85 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 48 calories per 2 oz. It also provides 10.9 g of protein, 1.0 g of carbohydrate and 4.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of house foods premium firm tofu?
By calories, house foods premium firm tofu is roughly 5% carbohydrate, 51% protein and 44% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 2 oz?
About 10 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the house foods premium firm tofu I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "HOUSE FOODS Premium Firm Tofu". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.