Soybean meal vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Soybean meal and Tofu
- Soybean meal is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, yet Tofu is higher in Calcium.
- Soybean meal covers your daily Copper needs 180% more than Tofu.
- Soybean meal contains 15 times more Vitamin B5 than Tofu. While Soybean meal contains 1.976mg of Vitamin B5, Tofu contains only 0.133mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Soy meal, defatted, raw 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 | +427.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +950.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +415% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +429.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +222.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +268.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +221.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +179.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +427.3% |
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 | +337.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +146.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +579% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1385.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +518.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +944.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +315% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
49.2 g
Fats:
2.39 g
Carbs:
35.89 g
Water:
6.94 g
Other:
5.58 g
Protein:
17.27 g
Fats:
8.72 g
Carbs:
2.78 g
Water:
69.83 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +184.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1191% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +298.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +264.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +906.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.045 g
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 | -78.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +370.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +370.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 337kcal | 144kcal |
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| Protein | 49.2g | 17.27g |
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| Fats | 2.39g | 8.72g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 35.89g | 0.48g |
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| Carbs | 35.89g | 2.78g |
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| Magnesium | 306mg | 58mg |
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| Calcium | 244mg | 683mg |
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| Potassium | 2490mg | 237mg |
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| Iron | 13.7mg | 2.66mg |
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| Fiber | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.378mg |
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| Zinc | 5.06mg | 1.57mg |
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| Phosphorus | 701mg | 190mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 40IU | 166IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg |
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| Manganese | 3.8mg | 1.181mg |
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| Selenium | 3.3µg | 17.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.691mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.102mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.587mg | 0.381mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.976mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.569mg | 0.092mg |
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| Folate | 303µg | 29µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.268g | 1.261g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.409g | 1.925g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.045g | 4.921g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.653mg | 0.235mg |
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| Threonine | 1.952mg | 0.785mg |
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| Isoleucine | 2.18mg | 0.849mg |
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| Leucine | 3.66mg | 1.392mg |
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| Lysine | 2.991mg | 0.883mg |
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| Methionine | 0.606mg | 0.211mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 2.346mg | 0.835mg |
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| Valine | 2.243mg | 0.87mg |
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| Histidine | 1.212mg | 0.431mg |
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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
58%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.993g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean meal 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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)