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Groat vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Groat and Tofu

  • Groat is richer in Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, yet Tofu is richer in Calcium, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Groat is 80% higher.
  • Groat contains 18 times more Vitamin B3 than Tofu. Groat contains 7.02mg of Vitamin B3, while Tofu contains 0.381mg.

Food types used in this article are Buckwheat 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.
Groat
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 165% 5.4% 41% 83% 367% 65% 149% 0.13% 170% 45%
Tofu
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 41% 205% 21% 100% 126% 43% 81% 1.8% 154% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +298.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +191%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3694.4%
Contains more IronIron +20.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.6%
~equal in Manganese ~1.181mg

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.
Groat
4
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% 0% 0% 0% 25% 98% 132% 74% 48% 0% 0% 23% 0%
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 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 40% 24% 7.1% 8% 21% 0% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1742.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +827.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~29µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
2
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Tofu
3
17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2471.9%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.3%
Contains more FatsFats +156.5%
Contains more WaterWater +616.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
1
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
Tofu
2
16% 24% 61%
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 -41.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +85.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +373.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Tofu Opinion
Calories 343kcal 144kcal Groat
Protein 13.25g 17.27g Tofu
Fats 3.4g 8.72g Tofu
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Tofu
Net carbs 61.5g 0.48g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 2.78g Groat
Magnesium 231mg 58mg Groat
Calcium 18mg 683mg Tofu
Potassium 460mg 237mg Groat
Iron 2.2mg 2.66mg Tofu
Fiber 10g 2.3g Groat
Copper 1.1mg 0.378mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 1.57mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 190mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 14mg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 166IU Tofu
Manganese 1.3mg 1.181mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 17.4µg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.158mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.102mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 0.381mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.133mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.092mg Groat
Folate 30µg 29µg Groat
Saturated Fat 0.741g 1.261g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 1.925g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 4.921g Tofu
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.235mg Tofu
Threonine 0.506mg 0.785mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.849mg Tofu
Leucine 0.832mg 1.392mg Tofu
Lysine 0.672mg 0.883mg Tofu
Methionine 0.172mg 0.211mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.835mg Tofu
Valine 0.678mg 0.87mg Tofu
Histidine 0.309mg 0.431mg Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Groat Tofu
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
31%
Groat
10%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
87%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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.

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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/nutrients
  2. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172475/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.