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Caper vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caper and Tofu

  • Caper has more Copper, Vitamin K, Fiber, and Vitamin B2, while Tofu has more Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Caper's daily need coverage for Sodium is 102% higher.
  • Tofu contains 11 times less Fiber than Caper. Caper contains 3.2g of Fiber, while Tofu contains 0.3g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tofu is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Capers, canned 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.
Caper
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 12% 3.5% 63% 125% 8.7% 4.3% 306% 10% 6.5%
Tofu
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 105% 11% 201% 64% 22% 42% 0.91% 79% 49%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +775%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.5%
Contains more IronIron +221%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +870%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +675.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +641.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg

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.
Caper
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 14% 8.3% 18% 0% 4.5% 32% 12% 1.6% 5.3% 0% 62% 17% 3.5%
Tofu
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 5.1% 0.2% 0% 20% 12% 3.7% 4.1% 11% 0% 6% 11% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +8700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +925%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +343.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
2
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Tofu
3
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1016.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +242.4%
Contains more FatsFats +455.8%
~equal in Water ~84.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
1
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.304 g
Tofu
2
16% 24% 61%
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 -66.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1576.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +787.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caper Tofu Opinion
Calories 23kcal 76kcal Tofu
Protein 2.36g 8.08g Tofu
Fats 0.86g 4.78g Tofu
Vitamin C 4.3mg 0.1mg Caper
Net carbs 1.69g 1.57g Caper
Carbs 4.89g 1.87g Caper
Magnesium 33mg 30mg Caper
Calcium 40mg 350mg Tofu
Potassium 40mg 121mg Tofu
Iron 1.67mg 5.36mg Tofu
Sugar 0.41g 0.62g Caper
Fiber 3.2g 0.3g Caper
Copper 0.374mg 0.193mg Caper
Zinc 0.32mg 0.8mg Tofu
Phosphorus 10mg 97mg Tofu
Sodium 2348mg 7mg Tofu
Vitamin A 138IU 85IU Caper
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Caper
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.01mg Caper
Manganese 0.078mg 0.605mg Tofu
Selenium 1.2µg 8.9µg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.081mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.052mg Caper
Vitamin B3 0.652mg 0.195mg Caper
Vitamin B5 0.027mg 0.068mg Tofu
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.047mg Tofu
Vitamin K 24.6µg 2.4µg Caper
Folate 23µg 15µg Caper
Choline 6.5mg 28.8mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 0.233g 0.691g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.063g 1.056g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 0.304g 2.699g Tofu
Tryptophan 0.12mg Tofu
Threonine 0.402mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.435mg Tofu
Leucine 0.713mg Tofu
Lysine 0.452mg Tofu
Methionine 0.108mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.428mg Tofu
Valine 0.446mg Tofu
Histidine 0.221mg Tofu
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Caper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Caper Tofu
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
14%
Caper
7%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Caper
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 2341mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.458g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/nutrients
  2. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/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.