Tofu vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tofu and currants
- Tofu has more iron, calcium, manganese, selenium, copper, phosphorus, and zinc, while currants have more vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin K.
- Tofu's daily need coverage for iron is 55% higher.
- Currants contain 15 times less selenium than tofu. Tofu contains 8.9µg of selenium, while currants contain 0.6µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Currants, red and white, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +130.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +960.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +436% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +247.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +225.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1383.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +127.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +278.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +40900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +358.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +477.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2290% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +638% |
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Water
~83.95g
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Other
~0.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3671.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2967% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.36mg | 1mg | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 41mg | 45% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 33mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 0.186mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 0.088g | 17% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 4.3g | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 0.6µg | 15% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 1.4g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.107mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 44mg | 8% |
| Fats | 4.78g | 0.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 11µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 275mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 7.6mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 3.53g | 4% | |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 13.8g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 0.017g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 0.028g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 56kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 9.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 7.37g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 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
6%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.674g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.