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Vermicelli vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Vermicelli and Tofu

  • Vermicelli has more Copper, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Tofu is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily Copper needs 171% more than Tofu.
  • Tofu has 3 times less Zinc than Vermicelli. Vermicelli has 4.24mg of Zinc, while Tofu has 1.57mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vermicelli, made from soy and Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +170.1%
Contains more Copper +406.9%
Contains more Selenium +55.2%
Contains more Calcium +1141.8%
Contains more Iron +47%
Contains more Magnesium +2800%
Contains more Phosphorus +850%
Contains more Potassium +7800%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 205% 100% 42% 82% 21% 2% 43% 126% 155% 95%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +170.1%
Contains more Copper +406.9%
Contains more Selenium +55.2%
Contains more Calcium +1141.8%
Contains more Iron +47%
Contains more Magnesium +2800%
Contains more Phosphorus +850%
Contains more Potassium +7800%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Tofu
Contains more Vitamin A +348.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 1% 40% 24% 8% 8% 22% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +348.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2861.2%
Contains more Other +298.6%
Contains more Protein +17170%
Contains more Fats +8620%
Contains more Water +486.8%
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Carbs +2861.2%
Contains more Other +298.6%
Contains more Protein +17170%
Contains more Fats +8620%
Contains more Water +486.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14707.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11902.4%
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.921 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14707.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11902.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli Tofu
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Tofu Opinion
Net carbs 78.42g 0.48g Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 17.27g Tofu
Fats 0.1g 8.72g Tofu
Carbs 82.32g 2.78g Vermicelli
Calories 331kcal 144kcal Vermicelli
Sugar 17.44g Tofu
Fiber 3.9g 2.3g Vermicelli
Calcium 55mg 683mg Tofu
Iron 1.81mg 2.66mg Tofu
Magnesium 2mg 58mg Tofu
Phosphorus 20mg 190mg Tofu
Potassium 3mg 237mg Tofu
Sodium 4mg 14mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 1.57mg Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.378mg Vermicelli
Manganese 1.181mg Tofu
Selenium 27µg 17.4µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 166IU Tofu
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg Vermicelli
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.158mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.102mg Tofu
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.381mg Tofu
Vitamin B5 0.133mg Tofu
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.092mg Tofu
Folate 0µg 29µg Tofu
Vitamin K 3.8µg Vermicelli
Tryptophan 0.235mg Tofu
Threonine 0.785mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.849mg Tofu
Leucine 1.392mg Tofu
Lysine 0.883mg Tofu
Methionine 0.211mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.835mg Tofu
Valine 0.87mg Tofu
Histidine 0.431mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 0.014g 1.261g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 1.925g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 4.921g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vermicelli Tofu
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Vermicelli
11%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
87%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.247g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/nutrients
  2. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172475/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.