Malt vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between malt and tofu
- Malt is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, yet tofu is higher in iron, calcium, manganese, copper, and selenium.
- Tofu covers your daily iron needs 64% more than malt.
- The amount of saturated fat in tofu is lower.
- The glycemic index of tofu is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +257.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2452.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +421.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +656.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +64.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +420.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +498.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +139.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.3% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1197.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 5.36mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 350mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.605mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.208g | 2.699g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.193mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.052mg | 10% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 8.08g | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.4µg | 8.9µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.354mg | 0.068mg | 6% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.883g | 0.691g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 11.2g | 1.87g | 3% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 121mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Fats | 3.29g | 4.78g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.081mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.827g | 1.056g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 91mg | 97mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Calories | 85kcal | 76kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.7g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.68g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.259mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.165mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.268mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.074mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.193mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.192g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
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.