Avocado vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between avocadoes and tofu
- Avocadoes are richer in vitamin B5, fiber, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and vitamin E, yet tofu is richer in iron, calcium, manganese, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for tofu is 60% higher.
- Avocadoes contain 207 times more vitamin E than tofu. Avocadoes contain 2.07mg of vitamin E, while tofu contains 0.01mg.
- Tofu has a lower glycemic index than avocadoes.
Food types used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Tofu, raw, regular, 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 more PotassiumPotassium | +300.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2816.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +874.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +326.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2125% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +9900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +791.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1942.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +446.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +775% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +102.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +206.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +356.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +304% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +827.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 5.36mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 350mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 0.068mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 0.3g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 1.056g | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 0.605mg | 20% |
| Folate | 81µg | 15µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.047mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 2.4µg | 16% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 8.9µg | 15% |
| Fats | 14.66g | 4.78g | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 0.01mg | 14% |
| Protein | 2g | 8.08g | 12% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 121mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 0.195mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.126g | 0.691g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 2.699g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 97mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.052mg | 6% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 76kcal | 4% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 28.8mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 1.87g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.081mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.66g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.435g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (7 mg)