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Tofu vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tofu and beefsteak raw

  • Tofu has more iron, calcium, and copper, while beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 112% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw contains 70 times less calcium than tofu. Tofu contains 350mg of calcium, while beefsteak raw contains 5mg.
  • Beefsteak raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beefsteak raw is 0, while the glycemic index of tofu is 15.

The food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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
6
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 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6900%
Contains more IronIron +168%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +562.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +213.5%

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
6
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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2488.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1055.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.075mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
3
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% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%
Contains more OtherOther +118.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.6%
Contains more FatsFats +12.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
2
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.699 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1328%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.69µg 112%
Iron 5.36mg 2mg 42%
Zinc 0.8mg 5.3mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.543mg 38%
Selenium 8.9µg 27.9µg 35%
Calcium 350mg 5mg 35%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 5.048mg 30%
Protein 8.08g 21.38g 27%
Manganese 0.605mg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Phosphorus 97mg 220mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.189g 17%
Copper 0.193mg 0.079mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.182mg 10%
Potassium 121mg 375mg 7%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.691g 1.875g 5%
Folate 15µg 3µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 2.354g 3%
Calories 76kcal 134kcal 3%
Sodium 7mg 55mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.5µg 1%
Fats 4.78g 5.36g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.075mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 0g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 1%
Carbs 1.87g 0g 1%
Magnesium 30mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 0.62g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Beefsteak 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
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.184g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.
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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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