Custard vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between custard and tofu?
- Custard is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin D, yet tofu is higher in iron, manganese, calcium, and copper.
- Tofu's daily need coverage for iron is 63% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in tofu is lower.
- The glycemic index of tofu is lower.
We used Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate types in this article.
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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 | +71.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +151.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1476.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +543.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8542.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +323.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +927.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +144.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +841.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +765.1% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~1.056g
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 |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 5.36mg | 63% |
| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0.605mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52µg | 0µg | 22% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 350mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.193mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.312g | 2.699g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.699mg | 0.068mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.052mg | 13% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 8.08g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.032g | 0.691g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 47IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 52µg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 97mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 8.9µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 17.6g | 1.87g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 121mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 28.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Calories | 122kcal | 76kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.061mg | 0.081mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fats | 4g | 4.78g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.6g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.82g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.132mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.127g | 1.056g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.337mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.091mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.173mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.233mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.092mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
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
19%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.341g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
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.