Tofu vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tofu and Brussels sprouts
- Tofu is higher in iron, calcium, copper, selenium, and manganese, yet Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin B6.
- Brussels sprouts cover your daily vitamin K needs 146% more than tofu.
- Tofu contains 8 times more calcium than Brussels sprouts. While tofu contains 350mg of calcium, Brussels sprouts contain only 42mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Brussels sprouts, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +733.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +282.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +456.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +221.5% |
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.
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +84900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +282.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +354.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +366% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7275% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +306.7% |
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:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +139.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1493.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +378.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.3% |
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Water
~86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.699 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4491.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5568.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 153g | 1002% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 177µg | 146% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 85mg | 94% |
| Iron | 5.36mg | 1.4mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 42mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.07mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 3.8g | 14% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 1.6µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.219mg | 13% |
| Folate | 15µg | 61µg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 0.337mg | 12% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 3.38g | 9% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 389mg | 8% |
| Fats | 4.78g | 0.3g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.88mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.309mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.139mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 69mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 0.062g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 0.023g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 0.745mg | 3% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 19.1mg | 2% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 43kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 8.95g | 2% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 5.15g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 0.076mg | 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%
73%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.629g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)