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Tofu vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tofu and caramel

  • Tofu has more iron, manganese, calcium, copper, and selenium, while caramel has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Tofu's daily need coverage for iron is 65% higher.
  • Caramel contains 55 times less manganese than tofu. Tofu contains 0.605mg of manganese, while caramel contains 0.011mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tofu is lower.
  • Tofu has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tofu is 15, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Candies, caramels.

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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
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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.6%
Contains more IronIron +3728.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +972.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +394.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.5%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more CholineCholine +260%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +811.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
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8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.7%
Contains more WaterWater +894.7%
Contains more FatsFats +69.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4017.6%
Contains more OtherOther +150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.699 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Caramel DV% diff.
Iron 5.36mg 0.14mg 65%
Manganese 0.605mg 0.011mg 26%
Carbs 1.87g 77g 25%
Calcium 350mg 138mg 21%
Copper 0.193mg 0.018mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.256mg 16%
Calories 76kcal 382kcal 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Selenium 8.9µg 1.8µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.62mg 11%
Sodium 7mg 245mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.691g 2.476g 8%
Protein 8.08g 4.6g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 3.478g 5%
Fats 4.78g 8.1g 5%
Choline 28.8mg 8mg 4%
Magnesium 30mg 17mg 3%
Potassium 121mg 214mg 3%
Folate 15µg 4µg 3%
Zinc 0.8mg 0.44mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.103mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Phosphorus 97mg 114mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.056mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 0g 1%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.8µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 1.542g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 77g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 65.5g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.148mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.785g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.