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Tofu vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tofu and bockwurst

  • Tofu has more iron, calcium, and manganese; however, bockwurst is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily need for vitamin K, 57% more than tofu.
  • Tofu has 9 times more calcium than bockwurst. While tofu has 350mg of calcium, bockwurst has only 41mg.
  • Tofu has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of bockwurst is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Bockwurst, pork, veal, 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 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +753.7%
Contains more IronIron +366.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +93%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +253.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +158.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27%

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
0
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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +348.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2780%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +704.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2825%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
1
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more WaterWater +55.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.6%
Contains more FatsFats +441.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.8%
Contains more OtherOther +272.2%

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
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1144.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.4µg 70.2µg 57%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 153mg 55%
Iron 5.36mg 1.15mg 53%
Saturated fat 0.691g 10.256g 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.86µg 36%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 5.616mg 34%
Sodium 7mg 756mg 33%
Fats 4.78g 25.87g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Calcium 350mg 41mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 13.138g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.378mg 25%
Manganese 0.605mg 0.171mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.891mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.233mg 14%
Zinc 0.8mg 2.07mg 12%
Protein 8.08g 14.03g 12%
Calories 76kcal 301kcal 11%
Copper 0.193mg 0.1mg 10%
Phosphorus 97mg 169mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.193mg 9%
Selenium 8.9µg 11.3µg 4%
Potassium 121mg 270mg 4%
Choline 28.8mg 46.4mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.2mg 3%
Fiber 0.3g 1g 3%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.38mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 2.328g 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 2%
Folate 15µg 17µg 1%
Magnesium 30mg 26mg 1%
Carbs 1.87g 2.95g 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 1.95g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 1.33g N/A
Threonine 0.402mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Bockwurst
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
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 749mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.565g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.