Papadum vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between papadum and tofu?
- Papadum is richer than tofu in copper, fiber, magnesium, folate, manganese, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and zinc.
- Papadum's daily need coverage for copper is 89% more.
- Papadum has 249 times more sodium than tofu. While papadum has 1745mg of sodium, tofu has only 7mg.
- The glycemic index of tofu is lower.
We used Papad and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate types in this article.
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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 | +803.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +726.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +417.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +325% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +296.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +158.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +144.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +242% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +396.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +654.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1248.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +506.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1360% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +7100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +216.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3101.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +987.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2322.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +98.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +135.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.193mg | 89% |
| Sodium | 1745mg | 7mg | 76% |
| Fiber | 18.6g | 0.3g | 73% |
| Magnesium | 271mg | 30mg | 57% |
| Folate | 219µg | 15µg | 51% |
| Manganese | 1.562mg | 0.605mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 385mg | 97mg | 41% |
| Protein | 25.56g | 8.08g | 35% |
| Iron | 7.8mg | 5.36mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1000mg | 121mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 3.4mg | 0.8mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 350mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 59.87g | 1.87g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.285mg | 0.047mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.917mg | 0.068mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.277mg | 0.081mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.258mg | 0.052mg | 16% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 76kcal | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.148g | 2.699g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.472mg | 0.195mg | 8% |
| Choline | 0.4mg | 28.8mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.084g | 0.691g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 4.78g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.532g | 1.056g | 1% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 8.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 13µg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 41.27g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.266mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.886mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.303mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.695mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.372mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.491mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.434mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.715mg | 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
34%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 1738mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)