Buttermilk vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between buttermilk and tofu
- Buttermilk is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2, yet tofu is higher in iron, manganese, calcium, copper, and selenium.
- Tofu covers your daily iron needs 66% more than buttermilk.
- The amount of sodium in tofu is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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 | +24.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +172.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +201.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10620% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1654.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +345% |
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 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +196.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +304.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +236.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
4.79 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
8.08 g
Fats:
4.78 g
Carbs:
1.87 g
Water:
84.55 g
Other:
0.72 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +156.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +144.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +443.2% |
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Water
~84.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.699 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +315.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8078.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.05mg | 5.36mg | 66% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.605mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 350mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.011mg | 0.193mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 2.699g | 18% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 8.9µg | 13% |
| Protein | 3.31g | 8.08g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.052mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 7mg | 8% |
| Fats | 0.88g | 4.78g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 30mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.275mg | 0.068mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.081mg | 4% |
| Folate | 5µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 28.8mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.254g | 1.056g | 2% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 76kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.548g | 0.691g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 97mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.058mg | 0.195mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.79g | 1.87g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.79g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.79g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.141mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.171mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.313mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.277mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.087mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.1mg | 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
9%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.143g)
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.