Tofu vs. Chickpeas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tofu and chickpeas
- Tofu is richer in iron, calcium, and selenium, yet chickpeas are richer in folate, fiber, manganese, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for folate for chickpeas is 39% higher.
- Tofu contains 7 times more calcium than chickpeas. Tofu contains 350mg of calcium, while chickpeas contain 49mg.
- Tofu has a lower glycemic index than chickpeas.
Food types used in this article are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +614.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +140.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70.2% |
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 | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +169.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +320.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +195.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +66.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1046.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +48.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1366.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.8% |
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Protein
~8.86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 15µg | 172µg | 39% |
| Iron | 5.36mg | 2.89mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 49mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 7.6g | 29% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.352mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 1.03mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 1.156g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 168mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 3.7µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 27.42g | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 1.53mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.139mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 291mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 48mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.286mg | 4% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 164kcal | 4% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 42.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.116mg | 3% |
| Fats | 4.78g | 2.59g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 8.86g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 0.526mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 0.269g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 0.583g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 19.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 4.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0.631mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 0.593mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 0.244mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpeas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.422g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpeas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpeas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (7 mg)