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Oyster breaded and fried vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between oyster breaded and fried and tofu

  • Oyster breaded and fried is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, copper, selenium, iron, and vitamin B2, yet tofu is higher in calcium.
  • Oyster breaded and fried covers your daily zinc needs 785% more than tofu.
  • The amount of cholesterol in tofu is lower.
  • The glycemic index of oyster breaded and fried is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, cooked, breaded and fried 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 41% 19% 22% 261% 1431% 2376% 68% 54% 64% 363%
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 21% 105% 11% 201% 64% 22% 42% 0.91% 79% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.7%
Contains more IronIron +29.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2124.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +10791.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +647.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +464.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.5%

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 13% 30% 0% 0% 38% 47% 31% 16% 15% 1954% 0% 23% 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 0.33% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 12% 3.7% 4.1% 11% 0% 6% 11% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +288.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 13% 12% 65% 2%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 11.62 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 2.31 g
Tofu
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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 FatsFats +163.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +521.4%
Contains more OtherOther +220.8%
Contains more WaterWater +30.6%
~equal in Protein ~8.08g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 42% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.702 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.313 g
Tofu
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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 +345.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oyster breaded and fried Tofu DV% diff.
Zinc 87.13mg 0.8mg 785%
Vitamin B12 15.63µg 0µg 651%
Copper 4.294mg 0.193mg 456%
Selenium 66.5µg 8.9µg 105%
Calcium 62mg 350mg 29%
Cholesterol 71mg 0mg 24%
Iron 6.95mg 5.36mg 20%
Sodium 417mg 7mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.052mg 12%
Fats 12.58g 4.78g 12%
Saturated fat 3.197g 0.691g 11%
Vitamin A 90µg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.195mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.702g 1.056g 9%
Phosphorus 159mg 97mg 9%
Magnesium 58mg 30mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.081mg 6%
Calories 199kcal 76kcal 6%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Manganese 0.49mg 0.605mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0.1mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.313g 2.699g 4%
Potassium 244mg 121mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.068mg 4%
Folate 31µg 15µg 4%
Carbs 11.62g 1.87g 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Protein 8.77g 8.08g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.047mg 1%
Net carbs 11.62g 1.57g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.12mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.402mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.396mg 0.435mg 0%
Leucine 0.638mg 0.713mg 0%
Lysine 0.582mg 0.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.199mg 0.108mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0.428mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.446mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.221mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.202g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.218g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.048g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oyster breaded and fried 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
167%
Oyster breaded and fried
6%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
470%
Oyster breaded and fried
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.506g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Oyster breaded and fried - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171979/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.