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Ayurvedic Dravya · Legume · — kcal / 100g

Tofu, firm

Also known as: bean curd

Tofu, firm is a traditional Ayurvedic legume valued for its sweet, astringent taste and cooling potency.

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Tofu, firm — Ayurvedic Legume & USDA Nutrition

Tofu, firm — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Mildly Increases (+1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Smooth, Soft
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni -1
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Sharad · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Tofu, firm is a traditional Ayurvedic legume valued for its sweet, astringent taste and cooling potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Never cold from the package — always cook hot with ginger or pepper; the processed form is more digestible than whole soybeans.

Classical Provenance: Modern texts (soy guna analysis).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • pan-seared with ginger and warming spices (essential)
  • in hot broths
  • scrambled with turmeric and cumin

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: soy allergy
  • Contraindication: weak cold digestion (cold tofu)
  • Contraindication: thyroid conditions (large daily amounts)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Tofu, firm

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/2 cup (126g):

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