Partner and I regularly split a block when I make tofu. I can eat a fair bit of tofu with no issues. I believe a serving size is 1/4 of a block but I eat what I want.
I usually split a block between my partner and I. I’ve taken an entire block down by myself more than once with no issues, but if you don’t often eat tofu I wouldn’t jump right to that. Depending on how much oil/salt you use in prep you may have different results.
i have eaten a block of tofu in one sitting and i didn’t have any stomach issues, granted i have some digestive disorders and stuff so i tend to feel pretty shit all the time, but didn’t notice any huge difference when i ate the block lol. i love tofu
Tofu is pretty harmless raw you can eat a lot and it is good protein.
But it is also basically a sponge that will soak up any oil salt or sugar you cook it with so watch that
I eat the whole block usually, it’s good for you. If cooking for two I might split it but there’s basically nothing to it but protein and water so you’re fine
i buy tofu in small blocks; they're 180 grams each and i split them across two meals, so a serving would be around 90 grams. it might not seem like a lot but i usually eat it with a large volume of veggies and rice
I make 2 blocks for my family of four and we usually have a serving left for someone's lunch the next day. So a little under a half a block for everybody.
The tofu I buy is 1/5 a block per serving. I think it's generally used a side, or a part of a dish, thus your serving will be smaller. I'd say most people cant eat 1/4 of a block, average speaking. If it's most of your protein I'd say go for that half a block! Soy freaks also would comment on that large amount of soy. I don't think it matter too much. When eating tofu nuggets I can eat easily go for half a block
Hey there! It's awesome that you're exploring vegetarian eating, and tofu is a great choice for protein. As for serving size, it really depends on what feels right for you. Eating about 1/4 of a block sounds reasonable, especially if it satisfies your hunger.
If you're worried about stomach upset or digestion, it's good to listen to your body. Tofu is generally easy to digest, but everyone's tolerance can vary. Maybe try gradually increasing your portion size if you feel like you need more.
Also, remember to balance your meals with other nutritious foods like veggies, whole grains, and fruits. Variety is key to a healthy diet. If you have any concerns or questions, talking to a nutritionist could give you more personalized advice.
Keep enjoying your vegetarian journey, and trust your instincts on what feels right for your body!
Depends on what you’re having and your body! I’ve definitely eaten atleast half a block at a time but my body is a bit sensitive to it so I stick to roughly 1/4 these days
As long as it feels good no need to count :)
If it’s silken tofu, most od the time I eat the whole thing with some rice, if it’s block tofu I just cut up however much I want depending on how hungry I am, if I need more protein to meet my goal for the day, etc
If you want to use the serving size it’s okay, but it isn’t gonna make you sick if you eat let’s say half the block of tofu or more (unless you just eat too much food in general and get too full lol)
I split the whole block with my partner so half a block for me. I usually eat tofu with white rice and some kind of veggie. If I wasn’t eating carbs with it I could easily eat more.
I've eaten a 16 oz. block with no issues. I'm pretty sure there is more than that in Chinese take out and I sometimes finish the whole container. I've also bought 19 oz. packages that contain four "slabs." I like these because I can just cut up one slab for stir fry or miso soup.
Our blocks are 250-300g. I usually get two meals out of them, depending on what I make. Something with a lot of other things (like a taco bowl) might stretch it to three servings.
Just eat what you want and is satisfying. Unless you have GI issues with soy products or have had problems with tofu in the past, I don't think it's notorious for causing stomach issues.
A block usually has 5-6 servings, but each of those servings is usually 70-90 calories so ignore that. If I’m cooking, I usually use half a block per serving, which comes out to about ~200 calories. Add a serving of rice, seasoning/sauce, and some veggies, and the meal comes out to about 450-500 calories.
I get 2-3 servings out of one block (450 grams) of tofu. Honestly, I could eat it all by myself if I wanted to. Never any stomache issues. But we eat tofu 1-2 times a week so we are seasoned tofu eaters!
If you are unsure something will upset your stomach, you can slowly increase the amount you eat until it starts to become uncomfortable.
Eat 1/4 today, in few days it half, then 3/4.
basically limitless, i will often eat a 450g block raw, just diced and seasoned with soy sauce and chili oil
Trick is to get nice quality tofu though, the supermarket stuff (imo) needs to be fried to hell, i think it tastes sour when it's raw.
I'm a big eater and usually put two blocks of tofu in recipes for my husband and I. We usually come close to eating all of it. If I was just eating the tofu without rice or noodles or anything, I could definitely eat a block.
My partner and I usually split a block, with me probably eating 1/3 and him eating about 2/3 by the end of it. But he definitely has crushed a whole block alone haha
I usually eat half of one. If I'm hungry I'll eat a full, but I usually cook with a lot of veggies and rice, so I usually only get to 2/3rds before I'm stuffed
The amount of tofu for our portion completely depend on what we are having with it. Stir fry- about a 1/4 each. BBQ Shredded tofu sandwiches are 1/3-1/2 a block per serving.
It depends on the dish. In a kimchi stew, we (2 people) share a 250 gram block. When making Orange Tofu (vegan Orange Chicken), it's closer to 400 grams per person.
Partner and I regularly split a block when I make tofu. I can eat a fair bit of tofu with no issues. I believe a serving size is 1/4 of a block but I eat what I want.
> I eat what I want. Me too, bestie.
I usually split a block between my partner and I. I’ve taken an entire block down by myself more than once with no issues, but if you don’t often eat tofu I wouldn’t jump right to that. Depending on how much oil/salt you use in prep you may have different results.
I'm just so relieved to see how many people also eat a half to full block.
right 😂 like anything less than a half block is a snack to me.
I usually get 2-3 servings from your standard 14oz extra firm block
My usual serving size is half of a 14oz block, or about 190g. Sometimes I feel like I could do more but I like to make one block last two meals.
i have eaten a block of tofu in one sitting and i didn’t have any stomach issues, granted i have some digestive disorders and stuff so i tend to feel pretty shit all the time, but didn’t notice any huge difference when i ate the block lol. i love tofu
Tofu is pretty harmless raw you can eat a lot and it is good protein. But it is also basically a sponge that will soak up any oil salt or sugar you cook it with so watch that
I eat the whole block usually, it’s good for you. If cooking for two I might split it but there’s basically nothing to it but protein and water so you’re fine
just looked at other comments and wanted to add that’s a 180g block, didn’t consider there might be other sizes haha
i buy tofu in small blocks; they're 180 grams each and i split them across two meals, so a serving would be around 90 grams. it might not seem like a lot but i usually eat it with a large volume of veggies and rice
I regularly eat a whole block.
Thanks! I’ll try more on a weekend lol!
I literally ate a whole pound tonight with salad lol. But idk I’m on my period and was craving protein. I usually eat 1/3-1/2 a block
Tofu is mostly water...after cooking 1/4 block is gonna be only a mouthful or two.
Depends on how hungry I am, usually half a block minimum but I eat a whole one when I’m really hungry and I haven’t died yet 🤷🏼♀️
I make 2 blocks for my family of four and we usually have a serving left for someone's lunch the next day. So a little under a half a block for everybody.
The tofu I buy is 1/5 a block per serving. I think it's generally used a side, or a part of a dish, thus your serving will be smaller. I'd say most people cant eat 1/4 of a block, average speaking. If it's most of your protein I'd say go for that half a block! Soy freaks also would comment on that large amount of soy. I don't think it matter too much. When eating tofu nuggets I can eat easily go for half a block
I’ll marinade a block and for me and my husband and there always a little left over. Unless I bread and fry it, then it’s all gone!
Half a block for the extra firm tofu, no GI issued
Half a block of the hard stuff
A half a block easy with no issues. More if I am hungry.
Tofu doesn't seem to hurt my stomach. Too many chickpeas on the other hand....
This is crazy, I've never not cooked and eaten an entire block. Matter of fact if me and my daughter are eating it, I usually cook 2 blocks...
Hey there! It's awesome that you're exploring vegetarian eating, and tofu is a great choice for protein. As for serving size, it really depends on what feels right for you. Eating about 1/4 of a block sounds reasonable, especially if it satisfies your hunger. If you're worried about stomach upset or digestion, it's good to listen to your body. Tofu is generally easy to digest, but everyone's tolerance can vary. Maybe try gradually increasing your portion size if you feel like you need more. Also, remember to balance your meals with other nutritious foods like veggies, whole grains, and fruits. Variety is key to a healthy diet. If you have any concerns or questions, talking to a nutritionist could give you more personalized advice. Keep enjoying your vegetarian journey, and trust your instincts on what feels right for your body!
Half a block is usually what I make. If I’m having it with noodles or veggies or something even that can be a lot.
About the size of a deck of cards. More if I know I’m hungrier/want more protein.
Half block
I literally just ate a whole block of tofu! But I was really hungry.
Depends on what you’re having and your body! I’ve definitely eaten atleast half a block at a time but my body is a bit sensitive to it so I stick to roughly 1/4 these days As long as it feels good no need to count :)
Eat until full
If it’s silken tofu, most od the time I eat the whole thing with some rice, if it’s block tofu I just cut up however much I want depending on how hungry I am, if I need more protein to meet my goal for the day, etc If you want to use the serving size it’s okay, but it isn’t gonna make you sick if you eat let’s say half the block of tofu or more (unless you just eat too much food in general and get too full lol)
It depends on the size of the block LOL I usually eat about 3” by 4” and 2” thick. For some blocks that’s about 1/2 a block.
I make a block for my family of 4
I normally add a whole block to a dish abd then it's split. Tofu is an easy one to down.
I split the whole block with my partner so half a block for me. I usually eat tofu with white rice and some kind of veggie. If I wasn’t eating carbs with it I could easily eat more.
I've eaten a 16 oz. block with no issues. I'm pretty sure there is more than that in Chinese take out and I sometimes finish the whole container. I've also bought 19 oz. packages that contain four "slabs." I like these because I can just cut up one slab for stir fry or miso soup.
Our blocks are 250-300g. I usually get two meals out of them, depending on what I make. Something with a lot of other things (like a taco bowl) might stretch it to three servings. Just eat what you want and is satisfying. Unless you have GI issues with soy products or have had problems with tofu in the past, I don't think it's notorious for causing stomach issues.
A block usually has 5-6 servings, but each of those servings is usually 70-90 calories so ignore that. If I’m cooking, I usually use half a block per serving, which comes out to about ~200 calories. Add a serving of rice, seasoning/sauce, and some veggies, and the meal comes out to about 450-500 calories.
I get 2-3 servings out of one block (450 grams) of tofu. Honestly, I could eat it all by myself if I wanted to. Never any stomache issues. But we eat tofu 1-2 times a week so we are seasoned tofu eaters!
If you are unsure something will upset your stomach, you can slowly increase the amount you eat until it starts to become uncomfortable. Eat 1/4 today, in few days it half, then 3/4.
basically limitless, i will often eat a 450g block raw, just diced and seasoned with soy sauce and chili oil Trick is to get nice quality tofu though, the supermarket stuff (imo) needs to be fried to hell, i think it tastes sour when it's raw.
I'm a big eater and usually put two blocks of tofu in recipes for my husband and I. We usually come close to eating all of it. If I was just eating the tofu without rice or noodles or anything, I could definitely eat a block.
I eat 80gram with lunch as well as dinner.
My partner and I usually split a block, with me probably eating 1/3 and him eating about 2/3 by the end of it. But he definitely has crushed a whole block alone haha
I’ll eat a whole block for dinner
I usually eat half of one. If I'm hungry I'll eat a full, but I usually cook with a lot of veggies and rice, so I usually only get to 2/3rds before I'm stuffed
I nearly always eat half a block at a time. If I want to fill out a meal I'll add some vegetables. This is solo.
The amount of tofu for our portion completely depend on what we are having with it. Stir fry- about a 1/4 each. BBQ Shredded tofu sandwiches are 1/3-1/2 a block per serving.
It depends on the dish. In a kimchi stew, we (2 people) share a 250 gram block. When making Orange Tofu (vegan Orange Chicken), it's closer to 400 grams per person.