Tofu vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tofu and brown sugar
- Brown sugar contains less iron, calcium, manganese, copper, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1 than tofu.
- Tofu's daily need coverage for iron is 58% higher.
- Tofu has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tofu is 15, while the glycemic index of brown sugar is 71.
The food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Sugars, brown.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +321.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +654.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +310.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2325% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +845.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +641.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1152.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.08 g
Fats:
4.78 g
Carbs:
1.87 g
Water:
84.55 g
Other:
0.72 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +6633.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6209.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5145.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.36mg | 0.71mg | 58% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 98.09g | 32% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 83mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 0.064mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 0g | 18% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 0.12g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.047mg | 16% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 380kcal | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 1.2µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 4mg | 13% |
| Fats | 4.78g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 2.3mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 9mg | 5% |
| Folate | 15µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 0g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.132mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Potassium | 121mg | 133mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tofu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.691g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)