Oatmeal vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between oatmeal and tofu
- Oatmeal has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, folate, and vitamin A; however, tofu is richer in calcium, copper, and selenium.
- Tofu covers your daily calcium needs 27% more than oatmeal.
- Tofu has 16 times less vitamin B3 than oatmeal. Oatmeal has 3.025mg of vitamin B3, while tofu has 0.195mg.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oatmeal is 79, while the glycemic index of tofu is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 IronIron | +11.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +337.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +192.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +78% |
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 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +221% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +313.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1451.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +366.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +517% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +193.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +512.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +524.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +240.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +251.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.3% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +170.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +533.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 80mg | 350mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.047mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 0.195mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.081mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 2.699g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 14% | |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.193mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.052mg | 13% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 8.08g | 11% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 5.36mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 8.9µg | 7% |
| Folate | 44µg | 15µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.068mg | 5% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 4.78g | 5% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 28.8mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 97mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 1.87g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.8mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.605mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.691g | 2% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 121mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 1.056g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 76kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 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
26%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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59%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.465g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)