Biscuit vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between biscuits and tofu
- Biscuits have more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, and folate; however, tofu is higher in iron, copper, and calcium.
- Tofu covers your daily need for iron, 31% more than biscuits.
- Biscuits have 83 times more sodium than tofu. While biscuits have 580mg of sodium, tofu has only 7mg.
- The glycemic index of biscuits is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +119.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +48.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60.1% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +339.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +496.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1412.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +319.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +306.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +241% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2285% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +344.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +192.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +556.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.9mg | 5.36mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 7mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.081mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.052mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 8.9µg | 19% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 4.78g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 0.691g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 0.195mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 1.056g | 15% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 76kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 1.87g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.193mg | 12% |
| Folate | 61µg | 15µg | 12% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 350mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 97mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 2.699g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.605mg | 10% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.068mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 8.08g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.8mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Potassium | 121mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.221mg | 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
23%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
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.