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Tofu vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tofu and corned beef

  • Tofu is richer in iron, calcium, and manganese, yet corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for corned beef is 68% higher.
  • Tofu contains 44 times more calcium than corned beef. Tofu contains 350mg of calcium, while corned beef contains 8mg.
  • Tofu contains less saturated fat.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index than tofu.

Food types used in this article are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4275%
Contains more IronIron +188.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +472.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +268.5%

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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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% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1453.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +517.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +389.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +140.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +297.9%
Contains more WaterWater +41.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.9%
Contains more FatsFats +297.1%
Contains more OtherOther +259.7%

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +302.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +773.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Corned beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg 68%
Iron 5.36mg 1.86mg 44%
Selenium 8.9µg 32.8µg 43%
Sodium 7mg 973mg 42%
Calcium 350mg 8mg 34%
Zinc 0.8mg 4.58mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 98mg 33%
Saturated fat 0.691g 6.34g 26%
Manganese 0.605mg 0.022mg 25%
Fats 4.78g 18.98g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 9.22g 20%
Protein 8.08g 18.17g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 3.03mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.67g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.23mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.17mg 9%
Calories 76kcal 251kcal 9%
Choline 28.8mg 69.2mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.42mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.026mg 5%
Magnesium 30mg 12mg 4%
Phosphorus 97mg 125mg 4%
Copper 0.193mg 0.154mg 4%
Folate 15µg 6µg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 0g 1%
Potassium 121mg 145mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 0.47g N/A
Carbs 1.87g 0.47g 0%
Sugar 0.62g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 966mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.649g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.