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Tofu vs. Black turtle bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tofu and black turtle bean

  • Tofu has more calcium; however, black turtle bean is higher in folate, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, phosphorus, iron, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Black turtle bean covers your daily need for folate, 107% more than tofu.
  • Tofu has 2 times more calcium than black turtle bean. While tofu has 350mg of calcium, black turtle bean has only 160mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, 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 114% 48% 132% 326% 333% 60% 189% 1.2% 130% 17%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1139.7%
Contains more IronIron +62.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +418.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +353.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65.3%

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% 4.2% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 0% 14% 333% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +271.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +902.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1222.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +508.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2860%
~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% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +431.1%
Contains more WaterWater +668.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +163%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3282.4%
Contains more OtherOther +400%

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
33% 11% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.387 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1253.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +597.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Black turtle bean DV% diff.
Folate 15µg 444µg 107%
Copper 0.193mg 1mg 90%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.9mg 68%
Fiber 0.3g 15.5g 61%
Phosphorus 97mg 440mg 49%
Iron 5.36mg 8.7mg 42%
Potassium 121mg 1500mg 41%
Magnesium 30mg 160mg 31%
Protein 8.08g 21.25g 26%
Carbs 1.87g 63.25g 20%
Calcium 350mg 160mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.286mg 18%
Manganese 0.605mg 1mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.899mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.387g 15%
Calories 76kcal 339kcal 13%
Zinc 0.8mg 2.2mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.193mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.955mg 11%
Selenium 8.9µg 3.2µg 10%
Fats 4.78g 0.9g 6%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 5.6µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.691g 0.232g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 0.078g 2%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 47.75g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 2.12g N/A
Sodium 7mg 9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.252mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0.894mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 1.697mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 1.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.32mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 1.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.592mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Black turtle bean
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
60%
Black turtle bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
135%
Black turtle bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.459g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175186/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.