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Tofu vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tofu and Fortune cookie different?

  • Tofu is richer in Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Copper, Selenium, and Phosphorus, while Fortune cookie is higher in Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tofu covers your daily need of Iron 49% more than Fortune cookie.
  • Tofu contains 29 times more Calcium than Fortune cookie. Tofu contains 350mg of Calcium, while Fortune cookie contains 12mg.

Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Cookies, fortune types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +2816.7%
Contains more Iron +272.2%
Contains more Magnesium +328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.1%
Contains more Potassium +195.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.4%
Contains more Zinc +370.6%
Contains more Copper +221.7%
Contains more Manganese +218.4%
Contains more Selenium +206.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 201% 22% 42% 11% 1% 22% 65% 79% 49%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 54% 5% 15% 4% 5% 5% 20% 25% 16%
Contains more Calcium +2816.7%
Contains more Iron +272.2%
Contains more Magnesium +328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.1%
Contains more Potassium +195.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.4%
Contains more Zinc +370.6%
Contains more Copper +221.7%
Contains more Manganese +218.4%
Contains more Selenium +206.9%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +843.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +336.8%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 0% 1% 21% 12% 4% 5% 11% 12% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 46% 30% 35% 18% 3% 50% 2% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +843.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +336.8%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +92.4%
Contains more Fats +77%
Contains more Water +956.9%
Contains more Carbs +4392%
Contains more Other +52.8%
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +92.4%
Contains more Fats +77%
Contains more Water +956.9%
Contains more Carbs +4392%
Contains more Other +52.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +479.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.669
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.699 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +479.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.669

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Fortune cookie Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 82.4g Fortune cookie
Protein 8.08g 4.2g Tofu
Fats 4.78g 2.7g Tofu
Carbs 1.87g 84g Fortune cookie
Calories 76kcal 378kcal Fortune cookie
Sugar 0.62g 45.42g Tofu
Fiber 0.3g 1.6g Fortune cookie
Calcium 350mg 12mg Tofu
Iron 5.36mg 1.44mg Tofu
Magnesium 30mg 7mg Tofu
Phosphorus 97mg 35mg Tofu
Potassium 121mg 41mg Tofu
Sodium 7mg 31mg Tofu
Zinc 0.8mg 0.17mg Tofu
Copper 0.193mg 0.06mg Tofu
Manganese 0.605mg 0.19mg Tofu
Selenium 8.9µg 2.9µg Tofu
Vitamin A 85IU 3IU Tofu
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.03mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.182mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.13mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.84mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.297mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.013mg Tofu
Folate 15µg 66µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.1µg Tofu
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.061mg Tofu
Threonine 0.402mg 0.123mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.165mg Tofu
Leucine 0.713mg 0.295mg Tofu
Lysine 0.452mg 0.157mg Tofu
Methionine 0.108mg 0.076mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.203mg Tofu
Valine 0.446mg 0.192mg Tofu
Histidine 0.221mg 0.088mg Tofu
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 0.691g 0.669g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.056g 1.345g Fortune cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.466g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Fortune cookie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Fortune cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172722/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.