What are the benefits of tofu?

Answer 1

It's a great source of protein, and other nutrients.

• Complete source of protein with all the eight essential amino acids.
• Low in calories but the more it is pressed to be made firmer, the more nutrient and calorie dense it becomes.
• Low in sodium.
• No animal fats or cholesterol. It reduces the risks of Heart disease by lowering the level of LDL- bad cholesterol and maintaining the level of HDL- good cholesterol.
• Great source of B vitamins.
• Very easy to digest.
• Very good source of iron.
• Depending on the coagulant used in manufacturing, tofu may also be high in calcium or magnesium; tofu might prevent osteoporosis.
• Firmer tofu is a good source of phytochemicals- especially isoflavones (35mg per 100g) that help reduce the risk of osteoporosis, menstrual and menopausal symptoms including hot flushes and mood swings as well as breast, prostate and colon cancers.
• Tofu nutritional profile: 4 ounces of firm tofu contains roughly 80 calories, 9.5g of protein, 5g of fat- of which 1g is saturated, 2g of carbohydrates, 1g of dietary fiber, 230mg of calcium, 1.8mg of iron, 14mg of calcium and zero cholesterol.
• Contributes to prevention of Diabetes and cancer.
• Tofu is able to absorb different flavors from other foods thus makes it an interest product to use for cooking.