Tofu vs. Beef noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tofu and beef noodle soup?
- Tofu has more iron, calcium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, selenium, and magnesium than beef noodle soup.
- Tofu's daily need coverage for iron is 62% higher.
- Beef noodle soup has 44 times less calcium than tofu. Tofu has 350mg of calcium, while beef noodle soup has 8mg.
- Tofu is lower in sodium.
- Beef noodle soup has a higher glycemic index (42) than tofu (15).
We used Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Soup, beef noodle, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4275% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +202.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1118.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +221.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +410.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +455% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +196.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +189.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +213.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +311.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +117.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.08 g
Fats:
4.78 g
Carbs:
1.87 g
Water:
84.55 g
Other:
0.72 g
Protein:
1.93 g
Fats:
1.23 g
Carbs:
3.58 g
Water:
92.16 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +318.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +288.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.8% |
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Water
~92.16g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.699 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.455 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.195 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +113.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1284.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.36mg | 0.44mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 8mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 0.109mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 0.195g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.06mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 325mg | 14% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 1.93g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 19mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 3µg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 3mg | 6% |
| Fats | 4.78g | 1.23g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.028mg | 4% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.024mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 34kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.62mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 0.495g | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 3.58g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 0.455g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 0.425mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 3.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 1.03g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.08mg | 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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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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef noodle soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.