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Tofu vs. Brisket raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tofu and brisket raw

  • Tofu has more iron, calcium, and manganese; however, brisket raw is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and selenium.
  • Brisket raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 101% more than tofu.
  • Brisket raw has 70 times less calcium than tofu. Tofu has 350mg of calcium, while brisket raw has 5mg.
  • Tofu has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tofu is 15, while the glycemic index of brisket raw is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, 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 16% 1.5% 29% 72% 27% 118% 86% 10% 1.8% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6900%
Contains more IronIron +179.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4221.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +172.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +438.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.3%

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
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 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% 6.4% 0% 25% 39% 74% 21% 97% 304% 3.3% 5.3% 47%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +84.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1920.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +414.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +793.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +200.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
21% 7% 70%
Protein: 20.72 g
Fats: 7.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.29 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +20.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.4%
Contains more FatsFats +54.2%
Contains more OtherOther +125%

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
41% 55% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.59 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.23 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1073.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +227.7%

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 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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Brisket raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.43µg 101%
Iron 5.36mg 1.92mg 43%
Calcium 350mg 5mg 35%
Zinc 0.8mg 4.31mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.42mg 29%
Manganese 0.605mg 0.014mg 26%
Protein 8.08g 20.72g 25%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 3.94mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 62mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.23g 16%
Phosphorus 97mg 201mg 15%
Selenium 8.9µg 16.4µg 14%
Copper 0.193mg 0.08mg 13%
Choline 28.8mg 86.5mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.691g 2.59g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.17mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.35mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 3.46g 6%
Potassium 121mg 330mg 6%
Calories 76kcal 155kcal 4%
Fats 4.78g 7.37g 4%
Sodium 7mg 79mg 3%
Folate 15µg 7µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.32mg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 23mg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 0g 1%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.3µg 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 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0.905mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 1.637mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 1.724mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.53mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.809mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 1.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.709mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Brisket 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%
Brisket raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
45%
Brisket raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.899g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Brisket raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168607/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.