Soft tofu, also called silken tofu, is a delicate, custard-like tofu with a high water content. It is used in soups, steamed dishes, and as a base for sauces, and in Chinese cuisine soft tofu is served as a savory or sweet breakfast dish known as douhua.
Nutritionally, soft tofu is lower in calories than firm tofu because it contains more water. Per 100 g it provides about 61 kcal, 1.2 g of carbohydrates, 7.2 g of protein, and 3.7 g of fat, with 0.2 g of dietary fiber, 8 mg of sodium, and 111 mg of calcium.
Soft tofu is fragile and is usually handled gently in cooking. For accurate tracking, weigh the tofu as served, and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Soft Tofu?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1/2 cup serving (about 126 g) provides roughly 77 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
61 kcal
1.2 g
7.2 g
3.7 g
1/2 cup
126 g
76.9 kcal
1.5 g
9 g
4.6 g
1 cup
252 g
153.7 kcal
3 g
18.1 g
9.3 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
