Tofu vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tofu and cervelat
- Tofu is higher in iron and calcium, yet cervelat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin C.
- Cervelat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 229% more than tofu.
- Tofu contains 39 times more calcium than cervelat. While tofu contains 350mg of calcium, cervelat contains only 9mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in tofu is lower.
- The glycemic index of tofu is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.
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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 | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3788.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +220% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +128.1% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +84.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +534.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2110.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +453.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +174% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +87.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +536.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +401.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +124.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1128.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 5.5µg | 229% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 1300mg | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 11.51g | 49% |
| Iron | 5.36mg | 2.04mg | 42% |
| Fats | 4.78g | 30.43g | 39% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 9mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 12.97g | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 4.31mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 26% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 74mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 20.3µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.33mg | 21% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 17.45g | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 16.6mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.26mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 2.56mg | 16% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 362kcal | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 1.2g | 10% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 78.9mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 44IU | 6% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 260mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 111mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 3.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 3.33g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 0.85g | N/A |
| 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%
82%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 1293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.819g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat 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.