Corn syrup vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between corn syrup and tofu
- Tofu is higher than corn syrup in calcium, manganese, copper, iron, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B1, magnesium, and fiber.
- Tofu covers your daily calcium needs 67% more than corn syrup.
- The glycemic index of tofu is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, corn, dark 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 | +625% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3694.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +438.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +618.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +613.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3825% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1627.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1081% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1336.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1805% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +478.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +922.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 18mg | 683mg | 67% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 1.181mg | 47% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.378mg | 36% |
| Protein | 0g | 17.27g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 4.921g | 33% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 2.66mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 190mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 17.4µg | 26% |
| Carbs | 77.59g | 2.78g | 25% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 1.57mg | 14% |
| Fats | 0g | 8.72g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.158mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 58mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Folate | 0µg | 29µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.009mg | 0.102mg | 7% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 144kcal | 7% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 14mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 1.261g | 6% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 237mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.092mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 1.925g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.02mg | 0.381mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.023mg | 0.133mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77.59g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 77.59g | N/A | |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
77.59 g
Water:
22.01 g
Other:
0.4 g
Protein:
17.27 g
Fats:
8.72 g
Carbs:
2.78 g
Water:
69.83 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2691% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +217.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +250% |
