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Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added and tofu?

  • Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added is higher in copper, fiber, manganese, folate, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and selenium, yet tofu is higher in calcium.
  • Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added's daily need coverage for copper is 71% more.
  • Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added has 59 times more fiber than tofu. While soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added has 17.7g of fiber, tofu has only 0.3g.

We used Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 41% 130% 146% 276% 86% 156% 0.52% 281% 104%
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 21% 105% 11% 201% 64% 22% 42% 0.91% 79% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +383.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1114.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +329%
Contains more ZincZinc +292.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +274.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +256.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.6%
Contains more IronIron +37.4%

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 7.3% 0% 0% 0% 25% 33% 26% 27% 48% 0% 0% 158% 0%
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 0.33% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 12% 3.7% 4.1% 11% 0% 6% 11% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +623.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +566.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +342.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1306.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 25% 30% 2% 4%
Protein: 38.55 g
Fats: 25.4 g
Carbs: 30.22 g
Water: 1.95 g
Other: 3.88 g
Tofu
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8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +377.1%
Contains more FatsFats +431.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1516%
Contains more OtherOther +438.9%
Contains more WaterWater +4235.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.674 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.339 g
Tofu
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.699 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +431.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +431.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added Tofu
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added Tofu DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 14.339g 2.699g 78%
Copper 0.828mg 0.193mg 71%
Fiber 17.7g 0.3g 70%
Manganese 2.158mg 0.605mg 68%
Protein 38.55g 8.08g 61%
Folate 211µg 15µg 49%
Potassium 1470mg 121mg 40%
Phosphorus 363mg 97mg 38%
Fats 25.4g 4.78g 32%
Magnesium 145mg 30mg 27%
Calcium 138mg 350mg 21%
Zinc 3.14mg 0.8mg 21%
Calories 469kcal 76kcal 20%
Selenium 19.1µg 8.9µg 19%
Iron 3.9mg 5.36mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.674g 0.691g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.047mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.61g 1.056g 11%
Carbs 30.22g 1.87g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.195mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.453mg 0.068mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.145mg 0.052mg 7%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.081mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0.1mg 2%
Net carbs 12.52g 1.57g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Sodium 4mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.512mg 0.12mg 0%
Threonine 1.53mg 0.402mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.709mg 0.435mg 0%
Leucine 2.868mg 0.713mg 0%
Lysine 2.344mg 0.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.108mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.838mg 0.428mg 0%
Valine 1.758mg 0.446mg 0%
Histidine 0.95mg 0.221mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added 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
25%
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added
6%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.983g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added 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 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. Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174300/nutrients
  2. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/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.