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Tofu vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tofu and biscuits

  • Tofu has more iron, copper, and calcium; however, biscuits are higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Tofu covers your daily need for iron, 31% more than biscuits.
  • Tofu has 2 times more copper than biscuits. While tofu has 0.193mg of copper, biscuits have only 0.082mg.
  • Tofu has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of biscuits is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.9%
Contains more IronIron +84.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119.1%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +339.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +496.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1412.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +319.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +306.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.4%
Contains more WaterWater +192.6%
Contains more FatsFats +241%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2285%
Contains more OtherOther +344.4%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +556.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Biscuit DV% diff.
Iron 5.36mg 2.9mg 31%
Sodium 7mg 580mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.356mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.31mg 20%
Selenium 8.9µg 19.5µg 19%
Fats 4.78g 16.3g 18%
Saturated fat 0.691g 4.324g 17%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 2.949mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 6.93g 15%
Calories 76kcal 353kcal 14%
Carbs 1.87g 44.6g 14%
Copper 0.193mg 0.082mg 12%
Folate 15µg 61µg 12%
Calcium 350mg 235mg 12%
Phosphorus 97mg 164mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 4.163g 10%
Manganese 0.605mg 0.378mg 10%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Fiber 0.3g 1.5g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.285mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Magnesium 30mg 18mg 3%
Protein 8.08g 7g 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Zinc 0.8mg 0.54mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.035mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 43.1g N/A
Potassium 121mg 121mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g 2.18g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.