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Tofu vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tofu and artichoke

  • Tofu is richer in iron, calcium, selenium, and manganese, yet artichoke is richer in fiber, folate, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for tofu is 51% higher.
  • Tofu contains 45 times more selenium than artichoke. Tofu contains 8.9µg of selenium, while artichoke contains 0.2µg.
  • Tofu has a lower glycemic index than artichoke.

Food types used in this article are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw.

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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 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +695.5%
Contains more IronIron +318.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4350%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +205.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~90mg

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 39% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +436.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +516.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +353.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.4%
~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
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3086.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +462%
Contains more OtherOther +56.9%
~equal in Water ~84.94g

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
34% 5% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21020%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4117.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Artichoke DV% diff.
Iron 5.36mg 1.28mg 51%
Calcium 350mg 44mg 31%
Fiber 0.3g 5.4g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.064g 18%
Selenium 8.9µg 0.2µg 16%
Manganese 0.605mg 0.256mg 15%
Folate 15µg 68µg 13%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 11.7mg 13%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 14.8µg 10%
Protein 8.08g 3.27g 10%
Fats 4.78g 0.15g 7%
Magnesium 30mg 60mg 7%
Potassium 121mg 370mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.338mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.046mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.116mg 5%
Copper 0.193mg 0.231mg 4%
Sodium 7mg 94mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.691g 0.036g 3%
Zinc 0.8mg 0.49mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 0.005g 3%
Carbs 1.87g 10.51g 3%
Choline 28.8mg 34.4mg 1%
Calories 76kcal 47kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.072mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.066mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.19mg 1%
Phosphorus 97mg 90mg 1%
Net carbs 1.57g 5.11g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 0.99g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Artichoke
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
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.655g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke 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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.