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Tofu vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tofu and brisket

  • Tofu has more iron, calcium, and manganese; however, brisket is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Brisket covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 88% more than tofu.
  • Tofu has 61 times more manganese than brisket. While tofu has 0.605mg of manganese, brisket has only 0.01mg.
  • Tofu has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of tofu is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2087.5%
Contains more IronIron +120.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +93%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5950%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +736.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +204.5%

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
4
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% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +228.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1995.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +281.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +61.1%
Contains more OtherOther +157.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +256.7%
Contains more FatsFats +285.4%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +296.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +651.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tofu Brisket
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 Brisket DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.12µg 88%
Zinc 0.8mg 6.69mg 54%
Protein 8.08g 28.82g 41%
Iron 5.36mg 2.43mg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 106mg 35%
Selenium 8.9µg 27.1µg 33%
Calcium 350mg 16mg 33%
Saturated fat 0.691g 7.305g 30%
Manganese 0.605mg 0.01mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 4.087mg 24%
Fats 4.78g 18.42g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.282mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 7.934g 17%
Choline 28.8mg 109.8mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.681g 13%
Phosphorus 97mg 175mg 11%
Calories 76kcal 289kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.568mg 10%
Copper 0.193mg 0.1mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.171mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.51mg 3%
Potassium 121mg 232mg 3%
Magnesium 30mg 19mg 3%
Folate 15µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.059mg 2%
Sodium 7mg 48mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.8µg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 0g 1%
Carbs 1.87g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.181mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 1.101mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 1.253mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 2.192mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 2.328mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.717mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 1.088mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.879mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Brisket
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
44%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 106mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.614g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket
Brisket 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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.