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Tofu vs. Absinthe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tofu and absinthe

  • The amount of iron, calcium, manganese, copper, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B1 in tofu is higher than in absinthe.
  • Tofu covers your daily iron needs 67% more than absinthe.
  • Tofu has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tofu is 15, while the glycemic index of absinthe is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof.

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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.
Tofu
9
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5950%
Contains more IronIron +13300%
Contains more CopperCopper +819%
Contains more ZincZinc +1900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2325%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3261.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%

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.
Tofu
10
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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
4
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
58% 43%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.5 g
Other: 42.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +47%
Contains more OtherOther +5802.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Absinthe DV% diff.
Iron 5.36mg 0.04mg 67%
Calcium 350mg 0mg 35%
Manganese 0.605mg 0.018mg 26%
Copper 0.193mg 0.021mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0g 18%
Protein 8.08g 0g 16%
Selenium 8.9µg 0µg 16%
Phosphorus 97mg 4mg 13%
Calories 76kcal 295kcal 11%
Fats 4.78g 0g 7%
Magnesium 30mg 0mg 7%
Zinc 0.8mg 0.04mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.006mg 6%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.001mg 4%
Potassium 121mg 2mg 4%
Folate 15µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.004mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 0g 3%
Saturated fat 0.691g 0g 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 0g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.013mg 1%
Carbs 1.87g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Sodium 7mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Absinthe
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
6%
Tofu
0%
Absinthe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
1%
Absinthe

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Absinthe
Absinthe contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.691g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/nutrients
  2. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/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.