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Tofu vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tofu and croissant?

  • Tofu is richer in iron and calcium, while croissant is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, folate, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 55% higher.
  • Croissant has 9 times less calcium than tofu. Tofu has 350mg of calcium, while croissant has 37mg.
  • Tofu is lower in saturated fat.
  • Croissant has a higher glycemic index (56) than tofu (15).

We used Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Croissants, butter types in this comparison.

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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
6
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 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +845.9%
Contains more IronIron +164%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +155.1%
~equal in Potassium ~118mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.75mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~105mg

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 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +379%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +363.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1022.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1166.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +486.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
1
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +264.4%
Contains more FatsFats +339.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2349.2%
Contains more OtherOther +150%
~equal in Protein ~8.2g

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
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +146.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +423.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tofu Croissant
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 Croissant DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.691g 11.659g 50%
Iron 5.36mg 2.03mg 42%
Calcium 350mg 37mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.388mg 26%
Fats 4.78g 21g 25%
Selenium 8.9µg 22.7µg 25%
Vitamin A 206µg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Sodium 7mg 467mg 20%
Folate 15µg 88µg 18%
Calories 76kcal 406kcal 17%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.861mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.241mg 15%
Carbs 1.87g 45.8g 15%
Copper 0.193mg 0.08mg 13%
Manganese 0.605mg 0.33mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 2.188mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 1.094g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 5.525g 11%
Fiber 0.3g 2.6g 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.84mg 6%
Magnesium 30mg 16mg 3%
Choline 28.8mg 38.8mg 2%
Phosphorus 97mg 105mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.058mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.8µg 1%
Protein 8.08g 8.2g 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 43.2g N/A
Potassium 121mg 118mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g 11.26g N/A
Zinc 0.8mg 0.75mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.416mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Croissant
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
35%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.968g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.