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Tofu vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tofu and almonds different?

  • Tofu is richer in iron, while almonds are higher in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B2, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Almonds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 171% more than tofu.
  • Tofu has a higher glycemic index (15) than almonds (0).

Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Nuts, almonds types were used 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.1%
Contains more IronIron +44.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +505.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +434.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +290%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +395.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260.2%

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
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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%
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% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +256200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2088.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1755.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +592.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +193.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +1817.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.8%
Contains more FatsFats +944.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1052.4%
Contains more OtherOther +311.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2887.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +356.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.01mg 25.63mg 171%
Copper 0.193mg 1.031mg 93%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 1.138mg 84%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 31.551g 76%
Fats 4.78g 49.93g 69%
Manganese 0.605mg 2.179mg 68%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 12.329g 64%
Magnesium 30mg 270mg 57%
Phosphorus 97mg 481mg 55%
Fiber 0.3g 12.5g 49%
Protein 8.08g 21.15g 26%
Calories 76kcal 579kcal 25%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 3.618mg 21%
Zinc 0.8mg 3.12mg 21%
Iron 5.36mg 3.71mg 21%
Potassium 121mg 733mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.691g 3.802g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.205mg 10%
Selenium 8.9µg 4.1µg 9%
Calcium 350mg 269mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.471mg 8%
Carbs 1.87g 21.55g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.137mg 7%
Folate 15µg 44µg 7%
Choline 28.8mg 52.1mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Sodium 7mg 1mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Almonds
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
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.111g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds 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 richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.