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Tofu vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tofu and Baking powder?

  • Tofu is richer in Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Choline, while Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 553% higher.
  • Tofu is lower in Sodium.

We used Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +505%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +7900%
Contains more Copper +1830%
Contains more Manganese +5400%
Contains more Selenium +4350%
Contains more Calcium +1578.9%
Contains more Iron +105.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +2158.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 201% 22% 42% 11% 1% 22% 65% 79% 49%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +505%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +7900%
Contains more Copper +1830%
Contains more Manganese +5400%
Contains more Selenium +4350%
Contains more Calcium +1578.9%
Contains more Iron +105.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +2158.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 0% 1% 21% 12% 4% 5% 11% 12% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1591%
Contains more Carbs +1381.3%
Contains more Other +9247.2%
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1591%
Contains more Carbs +1381.3%
Contains more Other +9247.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 27.5g Baking powder
Protein 8.08g 0g Tofu
Fats 4.78g 0g Tofu
Carbs 1.87g 27.7g Baking powder
Calories 76kcal 53kcal Tofu
Sugar 0.62g 0g Baking powder
Fiber 0.3g 0.2g Tofu
Calcium 350mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 5.36mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 30mg 27mg Tofu
Phosphorus 97mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 121mg 20mg Tofu
Sodium 7mg 10600mg Tofu
Zinc 0.8mg 0.01mg Tofu
Copper 0.193mg 0.01mg Tofu
Manganese 0.605mg 0.011mg Tofu
Selenium 8.9µg 0.2µg Tofu
Vitamin A 85IU 0IU Tofu
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0mg Tofu
Folate 15µg 0µg Tofu
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Tofu
Tryptophan 0.12mg Tofu
Threonine 0.402mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.435mg Tofu
Leucine 0.713mg Tofu
Lysine 0.452mg Tofu
Methionine 0.108mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.428mg Tofu
Valine 0.446mg Tofu
Histidine 0.221mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 0.691g 0g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 1.056g 0g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Baking powder
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 10593mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.691g)
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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.