Chickpea flour (besan) vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Chickpea flour (besan) and Tofu
- Chickpea flour (besan) has more Folate, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Manganese, however, Tofu is higher in Calcium.
- Chickpea flour (besan) covers your daily need of Folate 102% more than Tofu.
- Chickpea flour (besan) has 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Tofu. While Chickpea flour (besan) has 0.492mg of Vitamin B6, Tofu has only 0.092mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chickpea flour (besan) 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 | +186.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +257% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +141.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1417.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +109.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +207.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +362.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +355.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +434.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1406.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +304.9% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.39 g
Fats:
6.69 g
Carbs:
57.82 g
Water:
10.28 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
17.27 g
Fats:
8.72 g
Carbs:
2.78 g
Water:
69.83 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1979.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +579.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.693 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.983 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 | -45% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +28% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 387kcal | 144kcal |
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| Protein | 22.39g | 17.27g |
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| Fats | 6.69g | 8.72g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 47.02g | 0.48g |
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| Carbs | 57.82g | 2.78g |
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| Magnesium | 166mg | 58mg |
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| Calcium | 45mg | 683mg |
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| Potassium | 846mg | 237mg |
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| Iron | 4.86mg | 2.66mg |
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| Sugar | 10.85g |
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| Fiber | 10.8g | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.912mg | 0.378mg |
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| Zinc | 2.81mg | 1.57mg |
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| Phosphorus | 318mg | 190mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 41IU | 166IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.83mg |
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| Manganese | 1.6mg | 1.181mg |
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| Selenium | 8.3µg | 17.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.486mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.102mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.762mg | 0.381mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.606mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.492mg | 0.092mg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.1µg |
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| Folate | 437µg | 29µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.693g | 1.261g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.504g | 1.925g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.983g | 4.921g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.235mg |
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| Threonine | 0.785mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.849mg |
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| Leucine | 1.392mg |
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| Lysine | 0.883mg |
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| Methionine | 0.211mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.835mg |
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| Valine | 0.87mg |
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| Histidine | 0.431mg |
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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
54%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.568g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea flour (besan) 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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)