Calories in
tofu, fried
270 kcal per 100 g Tofu, fried contains 270 calories per 100 grams, or about 77 calories per oz. Per 100 g it provides 18.8 g protein, 8.9 g carbohydrate and 20.2 g fat.
By calories that splits 12% carbohydrate, 26% protein, 62% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 77 | 5.3 g | 2.5 g | 5.7 g |
| 1 piece | 13.0 g | 35 | 2.4 g | 1.2 g | 2.6 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 270 kcal | 77 kcal |
| Protein | 18.8 g | 5.3 g |
| Total fat | 20.2 g | 5.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 2.5 g |
| Fibre | 3.9 g | 1.1 g |
| Sugars | 2.7 g | 0.8 g |
| Sodium | 16.0 mg | 4.5 mg |
| Potassium | 146.0 mg | 41.5 mg |
| Calcium | 372.0 mg | 105.6 mg |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1.0 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 50.5 g | 14.3 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172451). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How tofu, fried compares
Among the 75 legumes and legume products items on this site, tofu, fried ranks 32 of 75 by calorie density, against a category average of 233 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 16% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 7 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one oz (77 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 16 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 tofu, fried?
Tofu, fried contains 270 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 77 calories per oz. It also provides 18.8 g of protein, 8.9 g of carbohydrate and 20.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of tofu, fried?
By calories, tofu, fried is roughly 12% carbohydrate, 26% protein and 62% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a oz?
About 16 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 tofu, fried 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: "Tofu, fried". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.