Oats vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between oats and tofu
- Oats are richer in manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, copper, iron, vitamin B5, and zinc, yet tofu is richer in calcium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for oats is 162% higher.
- Oats contain 10 times more vitamin B5 than tofu. Oats contain 1.349mg of vitamin B5, while tofu contains 0.133mg.
- Tofu has a lower glycemic index than oats.
Food types used in this article are Oats 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +205.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +152.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +175.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +316.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1164.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +382.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +914.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +93.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2283.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +749.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~17.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.261g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.916mg | 1.181mg | 162% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 683mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.763mg | 0.158mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 523mg | 190mg | 48% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 2.3g | 33% |
| Selenium | 17.4µg | 32% | |
| Magnesium | 177mg | 58mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.626mg | 0.378mg | 28% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 2.66mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.349mg | 0.133mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 3.97mg | 1.57mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 66.27g | 2.78g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.535g | 4.921g | 16% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 144kcal | 12% |
| Folate | 56µg | 29µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 237mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.961mg | 0.381mg | 4% |
| Fats | 6.9g | 8.72g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.139mg | 0.102mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.092mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.178g | 1.925g | 1% |
| Protein | 16.89g | 17.27g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 55.67g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 1.217g | 1.261g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.575mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.694mg | 0.849mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.284mg | 1.392mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.701mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.312mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.895mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.405mg | 0.431mg | 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
30%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oats 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)