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Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted and tofu?

  • Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted is richer in fiber, copper, folate, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and zinc, yet tofu is richer in calcium.
  • Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted's daily need coverage for fiber is 62% higher.
  • Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted has 7 times more folate than tofu. Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted has 211µg of folate, while tofu has 29µg.

We used Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted 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 104% 41% 130% 146% 276% 86% 156% 21% 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 41% 205% 21% 100% 126% 43% 81% 1.8% 154% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +520.3%
Contains more IronIron +46.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +119%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +394.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
~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 7.3% 12% 18% 0% 25% 33% 26% 27% 48% 0% 126% 158% 68%
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 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +270.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +240.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +627.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58%
~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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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 +123.2%
Contains more FatsFats +191.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +987.1%
Contains more OtherOther +177.1%
Contains more WaterWater +3481%

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 1.261 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.921 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +191.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +191.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.7%

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, salted Tofu
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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, salted Tofu Opinion
Calories 469kcal 144kcal Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Protein 38.55g 17.27g Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Fats 25.4g 8.72g Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0.2mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Net carbs 12.52g 0.48g Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Carbs 30.22g 2.78g Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Magnesium 145mg 58mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Calcium 138mg 683mg Tofu
Potassium 1470mg 237mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Iron 3.9mg 2.66mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Sugar 4.2g Tofu
Fiber 17.7g 2.3g Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Copper 0.828mg 0.378mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Zinc 3.14mg 1.57mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Phosphorus 363mg 190mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Sodium 163mg 14mg Tofu
Vitamin A 200IU 166IU Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Vitamin A 10µg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Vitamin E 0.91mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Manganese 2.158mg 1.181mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Selenium 19.1µg 17.4µg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.158mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.145mg 0.102mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.381mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Vitamin B5 0.453mg 0.133mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.092mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Vitamin K 50.4µg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Folate 211µg 29µg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Choline 124.3mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Saturated Fat 3.674g 1.261g Tofu
Monounsaturated fat 5.61g 1.925g Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Polyunsaturated fat 14.339g 4.921g Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Tryptophan 0.512mg 0.235mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Threonine 1.53mg 0.785mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Isoleucine 1.709mg 0.849mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Leucine 2.868mg 1.392mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Lysine 2.344mg 0.883mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Methionine 0.475mg 0.211mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Phenylalanine 1.838mg 0.835mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Valine 1.758mg 0.87mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Histidine 0.95mg 0.431mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted 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
42%
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
10%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
87%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.413g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted 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, salted - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172440/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.