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Tofu vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tofu and cocoa solids

  • Tofu has more calcium; however, cocoa solids have more copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for copper is 399% more.
  • Tofu has 3 times more calcium than cocoa solids. Tofu has 350mg of calcium, while cocoa solids have 128mg.
  • Tofu is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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
2
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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +173.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1563.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1159.5%
Contains more IronIron +158.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1862.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +751.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +656.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +534.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.7%

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
2
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 0% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +140%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +363.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1020.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +151.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.078mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.5µg

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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2718.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +142.6%
Contains more FatsFats +186.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2996.3%
Contains more OtherOther +705.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
2
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.699 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +513.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +332.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tofu Cocoa solids
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.193mg 3.788mg 399%
Fiber 0.3g 37g 147%
Manganese 0.605mg 3.837mg 141%
Magnesium 30mg 499mg 112%
Iron 5.36mg 13.86mg 106%
Phosphorus 97mg 734mg 91%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Zinc 0.8mg 6.81mg 55%
Potassium 121mg 1524mg 41%
Saturated fat 0.691g 8.07g 34%
Protein 8.08g 19.6g 23%
Calcium 350mg 128mg 22%
Carbs 1.87g 57.9g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.44g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.241mg 15%
Fats 4.78g 13.7g 14%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 2.185mg 12%
Selenium 8.9µg 14.3µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 4.57g 9%
Calories 76kcal 228kcal 8%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.118mg 5%
Folate 15µg 32µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.254mg 4%
Choline 28.8mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.1mg 1%
Sodium 7mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 1.75g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.078mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.379g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.