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Korean Tofu Soup Nutrition

May 20, 2011 | By Brian Willett

Korean tofu soup is a low-carbohydrate soup that combines a wide range of ingredients, such as chili, garlic, egg and red pepper into a zesty, hot dish. This soup is rich in protein, as it contains both tofu, a product made from soybeans, as well as clams. Korean tofu soup is also known as kimchi jigae and it may be appropriate for weight loss due to its low calorie content. Check labels when available, as recipes vary from restaurant to restaurant.

Calories

A serving of Korean tofu soup is 432 g, or 15.2 oz., and contains 186 calories. This amount of calories is lower than a 15.2 oz. serving of chicken noodle soup, which provides about 228 calories. If you are looking to lose weight, you can burn off 186 by lifting weights for 51 minutes or hiking for 25 minutes.

Fat

Korean tofu soup is somewhat high in fat, due to the tofu and eggs, among other ingredients. Each 15.2 oz. serving provides 9.5 g of fat, with 2.2 g of saturated fat. Dietary fat increases the calorie count of foods, but it serves a number of important roles, such as increasing feelings of fullness, assisting in the absorption of foods and providing flavor to foods.

Carbohydrates

Korean tofu soup is a low-carbohydrate dish, as each serving of this soup contains 10 g of carbohydrates. Of these carbohydrates, 3 g come from dietary fiber, while 2 g come from sugar. Research published in the February 2006 issue of the "Archives of Internal Medicine" suggests that low-carbohydrate diets can produce a quicker rate of weight loss than low-fat diets.

Protein

Korean tofu soup is rich in protein; each 15.2 oz. serving of this soup contains nearly 17 g of protein. Protein is a vital nutrient for optimal health, as your body uses protein to make and maintain muscle, skin and other tissues.

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Article reviewed by Mia Paul Last updated on: May 20, 2011

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