Question about Tofu

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    Alma4343's AvatarAlma4343 , 10-05-2012 02:39 PM
    Hello, My IP handout did not mention anything about using Tofu as a protein. Would this still be 8 ounces/day? I used Extra Firm sprouted tofu. Thank you for your help
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    wuv2bloved's Avatarwuv2bloved , 10-05-2012 02:46 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Alma4343
    Hello, My IP handout did not mention anything about using Tofu as a protein. Would this still be 8 ounces/day? I used Extra Firm sprouted tofu. Thank you for your help
    If you look on your sheet under "other" for Dinner protein Tofu is listed there
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    Alma4343's AvatarAlma4343 , 10-05-2012 02:50 PM
    Thank you Wuv. I don't know how I missed that in the approximately 100 times I have now read that sheet.
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    wuv2bloved's Avatarwuv2bloved , 10-05-2012 02:53 PM
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    Originally Posted by Alma4343
    Thank you Wuv. I don't know how I missed that in the approximately 100 times I have now read that sheet.
    LOL...you are welcome, you weren't considering it as "other" easy to be overlooked!
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    Starshine's AvatarStarshine , 10-05-2012 02:55 PM
    Is there a problem with tofu and 8 ounces not equaling 30-40g protein?
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    wuv2bloved's Avatarwuv2bloved , 10-05-2012 03:02 PM
    Not to my knowledge, as long as its 8oz it shouldn't matter. I don't worry about counting anything I just measure 8oz and 2 cups of veggies for lunch and dinner that is it
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    Originally Posted by Starshine72
    Is there a problem with tofu and 8 ounces not equaling 30-40g protein?
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    wuv2bloved's Avatarwuv2bloved , 10-05-2012 03:09 PM
    I juts found this.....Plain tofu has about 7-8 grs of protein per ounce of raw product so the dieter would want about 3-4oz to create a meal (around). be careful with some of the flavored tofu because they might have too many carbs (total carbs should be less than 5 gr per serving) also there are many soy "met products" our there like "tofurkey" etc. and the dieter should read the labels. Most of the "garden burgers" are UNACCEPTABLE as they have little protein (5-6 gr) and way too many carbs.
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    Starshine's AvatarStarshine , 10-05-2012 03:12 PM
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    Originally Posted by wuv2bloved
    I juts found this.....Plain tofu has about 7-8 grs of protein per ounce of raw product so the dieter would want about 3-4oz to create a meal (around). be careful with some of the flavored tofu because they might have too many carbs (total carbs should be less than 5 gr per serving) also there are many soy "met products" our there like "tofurkey" etc. and the dieter should read the labels. Most of the "garden burgers" are UNACCEPTABLE as they have little protein (5-6 gr) and way too many carbs.
    Which plain protein has that? All the ones I've checked don't have that.

    And yep, I look at labels constantly, and most the veggie meats have too many carbs and a lot of them have sugar in them, so I avoid them.

    Thanks, Wuv!
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    Starshine's AvatarStarshine , 10-05-2012 03:12 PM
    Oh, and Wuv, love your new avatar pic. You look great in that print dress!
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    wuv2bloved's Avatarwuv2bloved , 10-05-2012 03:14 PM
    Thank you....I am not sure which have that...sorry
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    Originally Posted by Starshine72
    Which plain protein has that? All the ones I've checked don't have that.

    And yep, I look at labels constantly, and most the veggie meats have too many carbs and a lot of them have sugar in them, so I avoid them.

    Thanks, Wuv!
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    Alma4343's AvatarAlma4343 , 10-05-2012 03:39 PM
    As an FYI, the extra firm sprouted tofu I use:

    3 oz serving
    1 gr carbs
    90 calories
    5 grams fat
    9 grams protein

    So, 8 oz would be about

    8oz
    5.2 gr carbs
    234 calories
    13 grams fat
    23 grams of protein
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    Starshine's AvatarStarshine , 10-05-2012 03:40 PM
    Thanks, anyway, Wuv. I'll look to see if I can find it. Mostly if I use Tofu, I add in some extra egg whites during the day in my shakes to make up for the lesser amount of protein.
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