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

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

  • Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted is higher in copper, fiber, manganese, folate, vitamin K, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc, yet tofu is higher in calcium.
  • Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted's daily need coverage for copper is 71% more.
  • Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted has 59 times more fiber than tofu. While soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted has 17.7g of fiber, tofu has only 0.3g.

We used Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted 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% 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 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 more ManganeseManganese +256.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.6%
Contains more IronIron +37.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%

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 0.33% 5.1% 0.2% 0% 20% 12% 3.7% 4.1% 11% 0% 6% 11% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +9000%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +2000%
Contains more FolateFolate +1306.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +331.6%
~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, 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 76kcal Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Protein 38.55g 8.08g Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Fats 25.4g 4.78g Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0.1mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Net carbs 12.52g 1.57g Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Carbs 30.22g 1.87g Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Magnesium 145mg 30mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Calcium 138mg 350mg Tofu
Potassium 1470mg 121mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Iron 3.9mg 5.36mg Tofu
Sugar 4.2g 0.62g Tofu
Fiber 17.7g 0.3g Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Copper 0.828mg 0.193mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Zinc 3.14mg 0.8mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Phosphorus 363mg 97mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Sodium 163mg 7mg Tofu
Vitamin A 200IU 85IU Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Vitamin A 10µg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Vitamin E 0.91mg 0.01mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Manganese 2.158mg 0.605mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Selenium 19.1µg 8.9µg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.081mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Vitamin B2 0.145mg 0.052mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.195mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Vitamin B5 0.453mg 0.068mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.047mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Vitamin K 50.4µg 2.4µg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Folate 211µg 15µg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Choline 124.3mg 28.8mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Saturated Fat 3.674g 0.691g Tofu
Monounsaturated fat 5.61g 1.056g Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Polyunsaturated fat 14.339g 2.699g Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Tryptophan 0.512mg 0.12mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Threonine 1.53mg 0.402mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Isoleucine 1.709mg 0.435mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Leucine 2.868mg 0.713mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Lysine 2.344mg 0.452mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Methionine 0.475mg 0.108mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Phenylalanine 1.838mg 0.428mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Valine 1.758mg 0.446mg Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
Histidine 0.95mg 0.221mg 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
7%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.983g)
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/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.