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Jelly bean vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jelly bean and tofu

  • Tofu is richer than jelly bean in calcium, manganese, copper, iron, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for tofu is 68% higher.
  • Tofu has a lower glycemic index than jelly bean.

Food types used in this article are Candies, jellybeans 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 1.4% 0.9% 3.3% 4.9% 9.3% 1.4% 1.7% 6.5% 4.6% 6%
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 +2800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +540.5%
Contains more IronIron +1946.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1250%
Contains more ZincZinc +3040%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4650%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3274.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1481.8%

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% 0% 0% 0% 1% 2.5% 0.15% 0.54% 0.92% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 0% 0% 0% 40% 24% 7.1% 8% 21% 0% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3850%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +827.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 6%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 93.55 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.1 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 +3265.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +17340%
Contains more WaterWater +1008.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jelly bean Tofu DV% diff.
Calcium 3mg 683mg 68%
Manganese 0.035mg 1.181mg 50%
Copper 0.028mg 0.378mg 39%
Protein 0g 17.27g 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.921g 33%
Iron 0.13mg 2.66mg 32%
Carbs 93.55g 2.78g 30%
Selenium 1.1µg 17.4µg 30%
Phosphorus 4mg 190mg 27%
Zinc 0.05mg 1.57mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.158mg 13%
Fats 0.05g 8.72g 13%
Magnesium 2mg 58mg 13%
Calories 375kcal 144kcal 12%
Fiber 0.2g 2.3g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.004mg 0.092mg 7%
Folate 0µg 29µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.011mg 0.102mg 7%
Saturated fat 0g 1.261g 6%
Potassium 37mg 237mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.925g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.009mg 0.133mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.008mg 0.381mg 2%
Sodium 50mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 93.35g 0.48g N/A
Sugar 70g N/A
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0%
Leucine 1.392mg 0%
Lysine 0.883mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.835mg 0%
Valine 0.87mg 0%
Histidine 0.431mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jelly bean 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
0%
Jelly bean
9%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Jelly bean
87%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 70g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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 lower in Saturated fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.261g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Jelly bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167991/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.