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Mustard oil vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mustard oil and tofu

  • The amount of iron, calcium, manganese, copper, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B1 in tofu is higher than in mustard oil.
  • Tofu covers your daily iron needs 67% more than mustard oil.
  • Tofu has 17 times less saturated fat than mustard oil. Mustard oil has 11.582g of saturated fat, while tofu has 0.691g.
  • Tofu has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tofu is 15, while the glycemic index of mustard oil is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oil, mustard 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Tofu
9
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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Tofu
10
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Tofu
4
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 +1992.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 64% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.582 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 59.187 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.23 g
Tofu
1
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 +5504.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +686.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard oil Tofu DV% diff.
Fats 100g 4.78g 146%
Monounsaturated fat 59.187g 1.056g 145%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.23g 2.699g 124%
Iron 0mg 5.36mg 67%
Saturated fat 11.582g 0.691g 50%
Calories 884kcal 76kcal 40%
Calcium 0mg 350mg 35%
Manganese 0mg 0.605mg 26%
Copper 0mg 0.193mg 21%
Protein 0g 8.08g 16%
Selenium 0µg 8.9µg 16%
Phosphorus 0mg 97mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.081mg 7%
Zinc 0mg 0.8mg 7%
Magnesium 0mg 30mg 7%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Potassium 0mg 121mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.052mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.047mg 4%
Folate 0µg 15µg 4%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Carbs 0g 1.87g 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.195mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.068mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.57g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Sodium 0mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard oil 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
0%
Mustard oil
6%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Mustard oil
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.891g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard oil
Mustard oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard oil
Mustard oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard oil
Mustard oil contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard oil
Mustard oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Mustard oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172337/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.