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Ice cream sandwich vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ice cream sandwich and Tofu

  • Ice cream sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, yet Tofu is richer in Calcium, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Tofu is 60% higher.

Food types used in this article are Ice cream sandwich 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Tofu
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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 +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +694.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.1%
Contains more IronIron +923.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +210%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +461.3%

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.
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% 17% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
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 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 40% 24% 7.1% 8% 21% 0% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +311%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +228.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Tofu
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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 +1236%
Contains more ProteinProtein +302.6%
Contains more WaterWater +42.8%
Contains more OtherOther +27.3%
~equal in Fats ~8.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
Tofu
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +38.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Tofu Opinion
Calories 237kcal 144kcal Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.29g 17.27g Tofu
Fats 8.57g 8.72g Tofu
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Tofu
Net carbs 37.14g 0.48g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 37.14g 2.78g Ice cream sandwich
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg Tofu
Magnesium 29mg 58mg Tofu
Calcium 86mg 683mg Tofu
Potassium 115mg 237mg Tofu
Iron 0.26mg 2.66mg Tofu
Sugar 18.57g Tofu
Fiber 0g 2.3g Tofu
Copper 0.254mg 0.378mg Tofu
Zinc 0.6mg 1.57mg Tofu
Phosphorus 72mg 190mg Tofu
Sodium 129mg 14mg Tofu
Vitamin A 286IU 166IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 86µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg 1.181mg Tofu
Selenium 3.1µg 17.4µg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.158mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.102mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.133mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.092mg Tofu
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin K 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
Folate 34µg 29µg Ice cream sandwich
Choline 8mg Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.317g 1.261g Tofu
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 1.925g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 4.921g Tofu
Tryptophan 0.235mg Tofu
Threonine 0.785mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.849mg Tofu
Leucine 1.392mg Tofu
Lysine 0.883mg Tofu
Methionine 0.211mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.835mg Tofu
Valine 0.87mg Tofu
Histidine 0.431mg Tofu
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich 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
13%
Ice cream sandwich
10%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
87%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.