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Soybean raw vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Soybean raw and Tofu

  • Soybean raw is richer in Iron, Copper, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Magnesium, and Potassium, yet Tofu is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Soybean raw is 163% higher.
  • Soybean raw contains 13 times more Folate than Tofu. Soybean raw contains 375µg of Folate, while Tofu contains 29µg.

Food types used in this article are Soybeans, mature seeds, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
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 +382.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +658.2%
Contains more IronIron +490.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +338.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +211.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +270.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.6%
~equal in Selenium ~17.4µg

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 20% 1.3% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
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 CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +752.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +496.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +309.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1193.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +654.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 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 +111.3%
Contains more FatsFats +128.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +984.9%
Contains more OtherOther +247.9%
Contains more WaterWater +717.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +128.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean raw Tofu Opinion
Calories 446kcal 144kcal Soybean raw
Protein 36.49g 17.27g Soybean raw
Fats 19.94g 8.72g Soybean raw
Vitamin C 6mg 0.2mg Soybean raw
Net carbs 20.86g 0.48g Soybean raw
Carbs 30.16g 2.78g Soybean raw
Magnesium 280mg 58mg Soybean raw
Calcium 277mg 683mg Tofu
Potassium 1797mg 237mg Soybean raw
Iron 15.7mg 2.66mg Soybean raw
Sugar 7.33g Tofu
Fiber 9.3g 2.3g Soybean raw
Copper 1.658mg 0.378mg Soybean raw
Zinc 4.89mg 1.57mg Soybean raw
Phosphorus 704mg 190mg Soybean raw
Sodium 2mg 14mg Soybean raw
Vitamin A 22IU 166IU Tofu
Vitamin A 1µg Soybean raw
Vitamin E 0.85mg Soybean raw
Manganese 2.517mg 1.181mg Soybean raw
Selenium 17.8µg 17.4µg Soybean raw
Vitamin B1 0.874mg 0.158mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.102mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B3 1.623mg 0.381mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B5 0.793mg 0.133mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.092mg Soybean raw
Vitamin K 47µg Soybean raw
Folate 375µg 29µg Soybean raw
Choline 115.9mg Soybean raw
Saturated Fat 2.884g 1.261g Tofu
Monounsaturated Fat 4.404g 1.925g Soybean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 11.255g 4.921g Soybean raw
Tryptophan 0.591mg 0.235mg Soybean raw
Threonine 1.766mg 0.785mg Soybean raw
Isoleucine 1.971mg 0.849mg Soybean raw
Leucine 3.309mg 1.392mg Soybean raw
Lysine 2.706mg 0.883mg Soybean raw
Methionine 0.547mg 0.211mg Soybean raw
Phenylalanine 2.122mg 0.835mg Soybean raw
Valine 2.029mg 0.87mg Soybean raw
Histidine 1.097mg 0.431mg Soybean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
83%
Soybean raw
10%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
244%
Soybean raw
87%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.623g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.