What are some of the nutritional benefits of tofu?
Soy is some easily digestible from of protein, and is the only complete protein food source
in the plant kingdom ( other vegetable source of protein must be combined with other to
form a complete chain of the necessary amino acids, i.e. beans and rice ). The exact
amount of protein in tofu varies according to variety- the firmer the variety, the higher the
protein content : silken has the least, extra - firm has the most. Other health benefits of
soy include calcium, iron, B vitamins and naturally occurring phytoestrogens.