Calories in Soybean curd
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Soybean curd contains 61 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece, 2-1/2" x 2-3/4" x 1" (120 g) provides about 73 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 43% from protein and 7% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in soy and meat-alternative products on FoodFactly, where the median is 229 kcal per 100 g across 14 foods.
100 g provides 17% of the Daily Value for copper, 16% of the Daily Value for selenium and 11% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 61 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3.7 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.53 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 8 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.2 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.2 g | 0.7% |
| Total sugars C | 0.7 g | |
| Protein C | 7.2 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K C | 2 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.047 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.037 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.54 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.052 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 44 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 27.4 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 111 mg | 9% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 92 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 120 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.64 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.16 mg | 17% |
| Selenium C | 8.9 µg | 16% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 43%
- Carbohydrates 7%
- Fat 50%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein7.2 gin the lowest quarter of soy and meat-alternative products (median 16.8 g)
- Fiber0.2 gin the lowest quarter of soy and meat-alternative products (median 3.2 g)
- Sugars0.7 gbelow the median for soy and meat-alternative products (median 1.2 g)
- Fat3.7 gin the lowest quarter of soy and meat-alternative products (median 10.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.53 gin the lowest quarter of soy and meat-alternative products (median 1.6 g)
- Sodium8 mgin the lowest quarter of soy and meat-alternative products (median 286 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water87.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.81 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.39 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 4 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 87.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 44 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Soybean curd
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybean curd, deep fried Cooked | 270 | 18.8 g | 8.9 g | 20.2 g |
| Soybean curd, breaded, fried Cooked | 150 | 8.4 g | 8.7 g | 9.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripe | 89 | 12.6 g | 0 g | 3.9 g |
| Pork, cured, ham and water product, slice, bone-in, separable lean only, unheated | 103 | 14.5 g | 2.8 g | 3.8 g |
| Turkey breast, sliced, prepackaged | 106 | 14.8 g | 2.2 g | 3.8 g |
| Turkey, prepackaged or deli, luncheon meat | 106 | 14.8 g | 2.2 g | 3.8 g |
| Turkey, prepackaged or deli, luncheon meat, reduced sodium | 106 | 14.8 g | 2.2 g | 3.8 g |
| Turkey ham, prepackaged or deli, luncheon meat | 106 | 14.8 g | 2.2 g | 3.8 g |
| Frankfurter, beef, pork, and turkey, fat free | 109 | 12.5 g | 11.2 g | 1.6 g |
| Pork, cured, ham -- water added, rump, bone-in, separable lean only, unheated | 95 | 15.4 g | 0.67 g | 3.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in soybean curd?
100 g of soybean curd has 61 kcal. 1 piece, 2-1/2" x 2-3/4" x 1" (120 g): about 73 kcal. 1 cubic inch (17.6 g): about 11 kcal. 1 cup, 1/2" cubes (248 g): about 151 kcal.
How much protein is in soybean curd?
Soybean curd contains 7.2 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.6 g in 1 piece, 2-1/2" x 2-3/4" x 1" (120 g). About 43% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soy and meat-alternative products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 16.8 g).
How many carbs are in soybean curd?
Soybean curd has 1.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.2 g of fiber and 0.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in soybean curd?
Soybean curd contains 3.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.53 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does soybean curd contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (17% DV), selenium (16% DV) and Folate (B9) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in soybean curd?
100 g contains 8 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does soybean curd have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, soybean curd has 61 kcal, while soybean curd, deep fried has 270 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707435. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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