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Tofu, fried vs. Edamame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tofu, fried and Edamame

  • Tofu, fried has more Selenium, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Choline, while Edamame has more Folate, Vitamin K, and Potassium.
  • Edamame's daily need coverage for Folate is 71% higher.
  • Edamame contains 36 times less Selenium than Tofu, fried. Tofu, fried contains 28.5µg of Selenium, while Edamame contains 0.8µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Edamame is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tofu, fried and Edamame, frozen, prepared.

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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 43% 112% 13% 183% 133% 54% 123% 2.1% 195% 155%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 19% 38% 85% 115% 37% 72% 0.78% 134% 4.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +490.5%
Contains more IronIron +114.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3462.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~64mg

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 0% 1.6% 0.8% 0% 43% 12% 1.9% 8.4% 23% 0% 20% 20% 58%
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% 18% 14% 0% 50% 36% 17% 24% 23% 0% 67% 233% 31%
Contains more CholineCholine +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1003.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +815%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +242.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1051.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 20% 9% 51%
Protein: 18.82 g
Fats: 20.18 g
Carbs: 8.86 g
Water: 50.52 g
Other: 1.62 g
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58%
Contains more FatsFats +288.1%
Contains more OtherOther +33.9%
Contains more WaterWater +44%
~equal in Carbs ~8.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.918 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.39 g
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.156 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +247.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +428.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu, fried Edamame Opinion
Calories 270kcal 121kcal Tofu, fried
Protein 18.82g 11.91g Tofu, fried
Fats 20.18g 5.2g Tofu, fried
Vitamin C 0mg 6.1mg Edamame
Net carbs 4.96g 3.71g Tofu, fried
Carbs 8.86g 8.91g Edamame
Magnesium 60mg 64mg Edamame
Calcium 372mg 63mg Tofu, fried
Potassium 146mg 436mg Edamame
Iron 4.87mg 2.27mg Tofu, fried
Sugar 2.72g 2.18g Edamame
Fiber 3.9g 5.2g Edamame
Copper 0.398mg 0.345mg Tofu, fried
Zinc 1.99mg 1.37mg Tofu, fried
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Phosphorus 287mg 169mg Tofu, fried
Sodium 16mg 6mg Edamame
Vitamin A 27IU 298IU Edamame
Vitamin A 1µg 15µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.68mg Edamame
Manganese 1.495mg 1.024mg Tofu, fried
Selenium 28.5µg 0.8µg Tofu, fried
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.2mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.155mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.915mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.395mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.099mg 0.1mg Edamame
Vitamin K 7.8µg 26.7µg Edamame
Folate 27µg 311µg Edamame
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Tofu, fried
Choline 106.3mg 56.3mg Tofu, fried
Saturated Fat 2.918g 0.62g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 4.456g 1.282g Tofu, fried
Polyunsaturated fat 11.39g 2.156g Tofu, fried
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.126mg Tofu, fried
Threonine 0.701mg 0.331mg Tofu, fried
Isoleucine 0.852mg 0.3mg Tofu, fried
Leucine 1.306mg 0.745mg Tofu, fried
Lysine 1.131mg 0.745mg Tofu, fried
Methionine 0.22mg 0.141mg Tofu, fried
Phenylalanine 0.837mg 0.488mg Tofu, fried
Valine 0.867mg 0.324mg Tofu, fried
Histidine 0.499mg 0.267mg Tofu, fried
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu, fried Edamame
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
14%
Tofu, fried
41%
Edamame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
Tofu, fried
55%
Edamame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu, fried
Tofu, fried is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.298g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Tofu, fried - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172451/nutrients
  2. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.