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Tofu vs. Bisque — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tofu and bisque

  • Tofu is higher than bisque in iron, calcium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Tofu covers your daily iron needs 63% more than bisque.
  • Tofu contains 22 times more calcium than bisque. While tofu contains 350mg of calcium, bisque contains only 16mg.
  • The amount of sodium in tofu is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tofu is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Soup, tomato bisque, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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
9
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%
Bisque
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 4.8% 15% 12% 17% 6.5% 10% 55% 14% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2087.5%
Contains more IronIron +1524.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +271.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +304.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +481.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.7%

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.
Tofu
8
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%
Bisque
3
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 8% 6% 0% 0% 6.8% 6.7% 8.7% 3% 8.3% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
2
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Bisque
3
10% 87%
Protein: 0.92 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 9.6 g
Water: 87.17 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +778.3%
Contains more FatsFats +368.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +413.4%
Contains more OtherOther +79.2%
~equal in Water ~87.17g

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
Bisque
1
23% 29% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.45 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +277.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +499.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Bisque DV% diff.
Iron 5.36mg 0.33mg 63%
Calcium 350mg 16mg 33%
Manganese 0.605mg 0.104mg 22%
Sodium 7mg 424mg 18%
Selenium 8.9µg 16%
Copper 0.193mg 0.052mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.45g 15%
Protein 8.08g 0.92g 14%
Phosphorus 97mg 24mg 10%
Magnesium 30mg 4mg 6%
Fats 4.78g 1.02g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.027mg 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Zinc 0.8mg 0.24mg 5%
Carbs 1.87g 9.6g 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.4mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.029mg 2%
Folate 15µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.691g 0.22g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 0.28g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.465mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.036mg 1%
Calories 76kcal 50kcal 1%
Potassium 121mg 169mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 1.57g 9.4g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Fiber 0.3g 0.2g 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.031mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 0.051mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 0.036mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.012mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.031mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.018mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Bisque
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
4%
Bisque
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
14%
Bisque

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.471g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Bisque - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171574/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.