Beef noodle soup vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between beef noodle soup and tofu
- Tofu is higher than beef noodle soup in calcium, manganese, copper, iron, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, and zinc.
- Tofu covers your daily calcium needs 68% more than beef noodle soup.
- Beef noodle soup contains 23 times more sodium than tofu. While beef noodle soup contains 325mg of sodium, tofu contains only 14mg.
- The glycemic index of tofu is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Soup, beef noodle, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1833.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8437.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +492.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +504.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +530% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +153.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +983.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +480% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +464.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +513.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +262.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.93 g
Fats:
1.23 g
Carbs:
3.58 g
Water:
92.16 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
17.27 g
Fats:
8.72 g
Carbs:
2.78 g
Water:
69.83 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +794.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +608.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.455 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.195 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.921 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +288.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2423.6% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 8mg | 683mg | 68% |
| Manganese | 0.109mg | 1.181mg | 47% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.378mg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.195g | 4.921g | 32% |
| Protein | 1.93g | 17.27g | 31% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 2.66mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 17.4µg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 190mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 325mg | 14mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 58mg | 13% |
| Fats | 1.23g | 8.72g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.158mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 1.57mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 2.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 0.092mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.102mg | 6% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 144kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 237mg | 6% |
| Folate | 8µg | 29µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.495g | 1.925g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.455g | 1.261g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 7mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 0.133mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.28g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Carbs | 3.58g | 2.78g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.03g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.425mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.392mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.883mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.835mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.87mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.431mg | 0% |
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
5%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef noodle soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.806g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.