How much protein is in half a cup of tofu?

Tofu, ½ cup (126 g), contains about 21.8 g of protein, 2.9 g of fiber and 181 kcal, according to USDA FoodData Central.

At a glance

Protein
21.8 g
Fiber
2.9 g
Calories
181 kcal
Protein per 100 kcal
12 g

Portions from USDA FoodData Central

USDA FoodData Central values for Tofu. Chosen serving: ½ cup (126 g).
Portion Grams Calories Protein Fiber Carbohydrate Fat
Chosen serving: ½ cup 126 g 181 kcal 21.8 g 2.9 g 3.5 g 11 g
Per 100 g 100 g 144 kcal 17.3 g 2.3 g 2.8 g 8.7 g
¼ block 81 g 116.6 kcal 14 g 1.9 g 2.3 g 7.1 g

A familiar serving, made clear

Half a cup of tofu has protein and some fiber, so it counts on both lines of your Journal.

Where these numbers come from

USDA description: Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate. FDC ID: 172475. Dataset: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, April 2018 release, published 2019-04-01. Food record published 4/1/2019; dataset retrieved 20 September 2026.

Use these values to orient your meal, then make the journal match what was on your plate.

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Dr. Loredana Gavrilovici, Founder of Food & Fit
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