Nasoya Tofu Vegetable Dumplings
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Protein
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
Verdict
Nasoya Dumplings, Organic, Tofu Vegetable, Plant-Based are frozen, pre-sauced appetizers designed for quick preparation. Their main strength is a respectable protein content, while their main tradeoff is high sodium levels. Overall, they function as a flavor-forward component for a larger meal.
How to Use This
Best kept to limited use within a balanced diet, in controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Pair them with steamed broccoli and brown rice for a complete dinner bowl.
Nutrition Overview
The label is characterized by a high sodium concentration and a small amount of added sugar, though saturated fat remains low. These factors are balanced by a protein count that is relatively high for a prepared frozen food.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4.5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 550mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs | 25g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Total Sugars | 4g | — |
| Added Sugars | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Calories | 170 | Per serving |
Ingredient Analysis
The dumplings are built from a base of tofu, wheat flour, and a mix of carrots, onions, and mushrooms. The overall formulation is more processed due to the accompanying savory sweet sauce and seasonings that include maltodextrin and refined oils.
Ingredients
Organic Tofu (Water, Organic Soybeans, Less than 2% of: Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Sulfate), Organic Wheat Flour, Water, Organic Carrots, Organic Onion, Organic Cremini Mushrooms, Organic Green Onion, Contains 2% or Less of: Organic Soy Flour, Organic Breadcrumbs (Organic Wheat Flour, Contains 2% or Less of: Organic Palm Oil, Sea Salt, Yeast), Organic Canola Oil, Organic Vinegar, Organic Dehydrated Onion, Sea Salt, Organic Sesame Oil, Organic Sugar, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Garlic, Organic Spices, Organic Tamari Powder (Organic Tamari Soy Sauce [Organic Soybeans, Salt], Organic Maltodextrin, Salt). Organic Savory Sweet Sauce: Water, Organic Soy Sauce (Water, Organic Soybeans, Organic Wheat, Salt, Organic Alcohol), Organic Sugar, Organic Rice Vinegar, Contains 2% or Less of: Organic Spice, Organic Onion Powder.
