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Feta vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between feta and tofu?

  • Feta is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc, while tofu is higher in iron and manganese.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 71% higher.
  • Tofu is lower in cholesterol.
  • Feta has a higher glycemic index (27) than tofu (15).

We used Cheese, feta and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate types in this comparison.

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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.
Feta
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Tofu
6
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 CalciumCalcium +40.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +260%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +247.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.2%
Contains more IronIron +724.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +503.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2060.7%

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.
Feta
10
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% 25% 3.6% 12% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Tofu
3
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 AVitamin A +396.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1523.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +408.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1322.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +802.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +87%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
4
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Tofu
1
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 ProteinProtein +75.9%
Contains more FatsFats +345.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +118.7%
Contains more OtherOther +622.2%
Contains more WaterWater +53.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
1
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 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 +337.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +356.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feta 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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Tofu Opinion
Calories 264kcal 76kcal Feta
Protein 14.21g 8.08g Feta
Fats 21.28g 4.78g Feta
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Tofu
Net carbs 4.09g 1.57g Feta
Carbs 4.09g 1.87g Feta
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Feta
Magnesium 19mg 30mg Tofu
Calcium 493mg 350mg Feta
Potassium 62mg 121mg Tofu
Iron 0.65mg 5.36mg Tofu
Sugar 4.09g 0.62g Tofu
Fiber 0g 0.3g Tofu
Copper 0.032mg 0.193mg Tofu
Zinc 2.88mg 0.8mg Feta
Phosphorus 337mg 97mg Feta
Sodium 917mg 7mg Tofu
Vitamin A 422IU 85IU Feta
Vitamin A 125µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.01mg Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Feta
Manganese 0.028mg 0.605mg Tofu
Selenium 15µg 8.9µg Feta
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.081mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.052mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.195mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.068mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.047mg Feta
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.4µg Tofu
Folate 32µg 15µg Feta
Choline 15.4mg 28.8mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 14.946g 0.691g Tofu
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 1.056g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 2.699g Tofu
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.12mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg 0.402mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.435mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg 0.713mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg 0.452mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg 0.108mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.428mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg 0.446mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg 0.221mg Feta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
54%
Feta
7%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 910mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.