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Tofu vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tofu and cheesecake

  • Tofu is richer in iron, calcium, manganese, and copper, yet cheesecake is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for tofu is 59% higher.
  • Tofu contains 10 times more copper than cheesecake. Tofu contains 0.193mg of copper, while cheesecake contains 0.02mg.
  • Tofu contains less saturated fat.
  • Tofu has a lower glycemic index than cheesecake.

Food types used in this article are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +586.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.4%
Contains more IronIron +750.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +865%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +332.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~93mg

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
1
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% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +271.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +739.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +83.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +59.4%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.195mg

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.9%
Contains more WaterWater +85.4%
Contains more FatsFats +370.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1263.6%
Contains more OtherOther +25%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +717.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Cheesecake DV% diff.
Iron 5.36mg 0.63mg 59%
Saturated fat 0.691g 9.921g 42%
Calcium 350mg 51mg 30%
Fats 4.78g 22.5g 27%
Manganese 0.605mg 0.14mg 20%
Sodium 7mg 438mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 8.634g 19%
Copper 0.193mg 0.02mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Vitamin A 159µg 18%
Calories 76kcal 321kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.193mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.571mg 10%
Carbs 1.87g 25.5g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 1.602g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Selenium 8.9µg 5.2µg 7%
Magnesium 30mg 11mg 5%
Protein 8.08g 5.5g 5%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.56mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.028mg 4%
Choline 28.8mg 45.9mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Zinc 0.8mg 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.4µg 2%
Folate 15µg 18µg 1%
Phosphorus 97mg 93mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 90mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 21.8g N/A
Fiber 0.3g 0.4g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.195mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.052mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.