Tofu豆腐
Signature ingredient: Soy Isoflavones — B-grade evidence (Hot Flashes, ~33% of the studied dose per serving)
Standard nutrients per USDA FoodData Central · phytochemicals (lutein / K2 / sulforaphane etc.) are literature estimates, varying by variety and processing
S / A … ingredient evidence tier (tap for the claim) | bar = how much of the studied dose one serving of Tofu gives you
Meaningful intake one serving delivers a real fraction of the studied dose
Soy Isoflavones
25mg · Reaches about 1/3 of the menopause studied dose
B Hot Flashes →
＋ Breast Cancer B・Breast Cancer B
≈ 33% of studied dose
Calcium
350mg · 35% DV · Gypsum-set tofu
C Osteoporosis →
＋ Bone Fracture C・Hypertension C
≈ 35% of studied dose
High amount, but caveats a big number ≠ effective
Iron
2.7mg · 15% DV
⚠Poorly absorbed
Trace contribution far below the studied dose — not a therapeutic source
Why this page doesn't claim "Tofu works"
Whole foods almost never have RCTs — the evidence sits on the ingredients. So this page does one honest thing: it lists which graded ingredients Tofu contains, how much, and how far that is from the studied dose. It makes no efficacy claim about Tofu itself.
Bottom line: Tofu (gypsum-set) is a decent source of calcium and soy isoflavones; its iron is the non-heme form and poorly absorbed. Overall it's a gentle plant protein, not a single-purpose therapeutic food.
Every tier links to its full evidence page · Methodology →