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Papadum vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Papadum and Tofu?

  • Papadum is richer in Copper, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Folate, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc, yet Tofu is richer in Calcium.
  • Papadum's daily need coverage for Sodium is 75% higher.
  • Papadum has 8 times more Fiber than Tofu. Papadum has 18.6g of Fiber, while Tofu has 2.3g.
  • Tofu contains less Sodium.

We used Papad and Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate types in this comparison.

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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 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
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 41% 205% 21% 100% 126% 43% 81% 1.8% 154% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +367.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +321.9%
Contains more IronIron +193.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +164%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +377.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.6%

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% 3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
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 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 40% 24% 7.1% 8% 21% 0% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +589.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +655.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +232%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 g
Tofu
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17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2053.6%
Contains more OtherOther +459.3%
Contains more FatsFats +168.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1900.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.148 g
Tofu
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.921 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +261.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +328.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papadum Tofu Opinion
Calories 371kcal 144kcal Papadum
Protein 25.56g 17.27g Papadum
Fats 3.25g 8.72g Tofu
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Tofu
Net carbs 41.27g 0.48g Papadum
Carbs 59.87g 2.78g Papadum
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Tofu
Magnesium 271mg 58mg Papadum
Calcium 143mg 683mg Tofu
Potassium 1000mg 237mg Papadum
Iron 7.8mg 2.66mg Papadum
Fiber 18.6g 2.3g Papadum
Copper 0.998mg 0.378mg Papadum
Zinc 3.4mg 1.57mg Papadum
Phosphorus 385mg 190mg Papadum
Sodium 1745mg 14mg Tofu
Vitamin A 50IU 166IU Tofu
Vitamin A 13µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.05mg Papadum
Manganese 1.562mg 1.181mg Papadum
Selenium 8.3µg 17.4µg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.158mg Papadum
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.102mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 1.472mg 0.381mg Papadum
Vitamin B5 0.917mg 0.133mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.092mg Papadum
Vitamin K 0.4µg Papadum
Folate 219µg 29µg Papadum
Choline 0.4mg Papadum
Saturated Fat 1.084g 1.261g Papadum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.532g 1.925g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 1.148g 4.921g Tofu
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.235mg Papadum
Threonine 0.886mg 0.785mg Papadum
Isoleucine 1.303mg 0.849mg Papadum
Leucine 2.115mg 1.392mg Papadum
Lysine 1.695mg 0.883mg Papadum
Methionine 0.372mg 0.211mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 1.491mg 0.835mg Papadum
Valine 1.434mg 0.87mg Papadum
Histidine 0.715mg 0.431mg Papadum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Papadum Tofu
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
34%
Papadum
10%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Papadum
87%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 1731mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.177g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/nutrients
  2. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172475/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.