Mapo Tofu has an estimated glycemic index of 30 (range 25 to 38), which is low, and a glycemic load of 4 per serving (low). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 cup (about 240 g)) at 320 calories, with 20 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat.
Chinese cuisine · Vegetarian · Vegan. Serving: 1 cup (about 240 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugars | 4 g |
| Added sugars | 4 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Typical ingredients: Tofu, ground pork, doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste), soy sauce, garlic, ginger, scallions, Sichuan peppercorns, vegetable oil, sugar, cornstarch, water
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Douhua | 3 | 60 |
| Black Sesame Soup | 2 | 180 |
| Chinese Sausage | 2 | 300 |
| Doufu Nao | 2 | 70 |
| Stir Fry Vegetables | 2 | 100 |
NutriOptio estimates 320 calories in one serving (1 cup (about 240 g)) of a typical mapo tofu recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 4, which is low (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.
NutriOptio grades a typical mapo tofu B on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.
Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.
Open the NutriOptio web appThese are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical mapo tofu in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.
