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Eggnog vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between eggnog and tofu

  • Eggnog is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin D, yet tofu is richer in iron, manganese, calcium, copper, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for tofu is 65% higher.
  • Tofu has a lower glycemic index than eggnog.

Food types used in this article are Eggnog 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.
Eggnog
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
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 PotassiumPotassium +36.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.2%
Contains more IronIron +2580%
Contains more CopperCopper +1384.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.9%

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.
Eggnog
8
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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Tofu
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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% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 12% 3.7% 4.1% 11% 0% 6% 11% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +513.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.047mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
1
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Tofu
4
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 +330.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.6%
Contains more FatsFats +14.1%
~equal in Water ~84.55g
~equal in Other ~0.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
1
63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1263.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Tofu DV% diff.
Iron 0.2mg 5.36mg 65%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.605mg 26%
Calcium 130mg 350mg 22%
Copper 0.013mg 0.193mg 20%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 2.699g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.052mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.591g 0.691g 9%
Selenium 4.2µg 8.9µg 9%
Vitamin A 59µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.068mg 7%
Protein 4.55g 8.08g 7%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Choline 52.2mg 28.8mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.081mg 4%
Folate 1µg 15µg 4%
Magnesium 19mg 30mg 3%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.8mg 3%
Carbs 8.05g 1.87g 2%
Phosphorus 109mg 97mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.1mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 1.056g 1%
Calories 88kcal 76kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.195mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.01mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Potassium 165mg 121mg 1%
Fats 4.19g 4.78g 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 1.57g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 0.62g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.047mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.12mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.402mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.435mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0.713mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.108mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.428mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0.446mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.221mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog 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
17%
Eggnog
6%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.