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Tofu vs. Cranberry bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tofu and cranberry bean raw?

  • Tofu is richer in calcium, while cranberry bean raw is higher in folate, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Cranberry bean raw's daily need coverage for folate is 147% higher.
  • Cranberry bean raw has 3 times less calcium than tofu. Tofu has 350mg of calcium, while cranberry bean raw has 127mg.
  • Cranberry bean raw has a higher glycemic index (35) than tofu (15).

We used Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, raw 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.
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 111% 38% 118% 188% 265% 99% 159% 0.78% 120% 69%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +420%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1000.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +311.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +353.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +283.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.7%
~equal in Iron ~5mg

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% 0% 0% 187% 49% 27% 45% 71% 0% 0% 453% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +309.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +646.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +557.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +3926.7%
~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
23% 60% 12% 3%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 60.05 g
Water: 12.39 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +288.6%
Contains more WaterWater +582.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +185%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3111.2%
Contains more OtherOther +358.3%

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 0.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.106 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.527 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +896.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +412.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Cranberry bean raw DV% diff.
Folate 15µg 604µg 147%
Fiber 0.3g 24.7g 98%
Copper 0.193mg 0.794mg 67%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.747mg 56%
Phosphorus 97mg 372mg 39%
Potassium 121mg 1332mg 36%
Magnesium 30mg 156mg 30%
Protein 8.08g 23.03g 30%
Zinc 0.8mg 3.63mg 26%
Calcium 350mg 127mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.309mg 20%
Carbs 1.87g 60.05g 19%
Manganese 0.605mg 0.92mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.527g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.748mg 14%
Calories 76kcal 335kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.213mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.455mg 8%
Selenium 8.9µg 12.7µg 7%
Fats 4.78g 1.23g 5%
Iron 5.36mg 5mg 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.691g 0.316g 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 0.106g 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 35.35g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Sodium 7mg 6mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.273mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0.969mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 1.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 1.838mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 1.58mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 1.245mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 1.205mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.641mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Cranberry bean raw
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
64%
Cranberry bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
117%
Cranberry bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.375g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cranberry bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175189/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.