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A 12-Oz. Package Light Silken Tofu

Light silken tofu is a soft, delicate soybean curd with a smooth texture and high water content, often used in soups, sauces, smoothies, and desserts. It is a minimally seasoned soy food that provides plant protein with relatively few calories.

Beneficial properties

plant-based protein low in saturated fat source of calcium contains iron low calorie

Nutritional highlights

Silken tofu provides protein and typically contains calcium, iron, and small amounts of potassium and magnesium, with light varieties generally being lower in fat and calories than firm tofu.

Caution. Soy is a common allergen, and people with soy allergy should avoid tofu; those taking thyroid hormone may also be advised to separate soy foods from medication timing.

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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
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