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Tofu vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tofu and Custard apple

  • Tofu has more Iron, Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Custard apple is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Tofu covers your daily need of Iron 58% more than Custard apple.
  • Tofu has 12 times more Calcium than Custard apple. While Tofu has 350mg of Calcium, Custard apple has only 30mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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.
Tofu
Tofu
8
:
2
Custard apple
Custard apple
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +654.9%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +361.9%
Contains more Potassium +215.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Tofu
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 201% 22% 42% 11% 1% 22% 65% 79% 49%
Custard apple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 13% 9% 34% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +654.9%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +361.9%
Contains more Potassium +215.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%

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
Tofu
6
:
5
Custard apple
Custard apple
Contains more Vitamin A +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +19100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08
Tofu
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%
Custard apple
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 64% 20% 24% 10% 9% 51% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +19100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
Tofu
3
:
2
Custard apple
Custard apple
Contains more Protein +375.3%
Contains more Fats +696.7%
Contains more Water +18.3%
Contains more Carbs +1247.6%
Contains more Other +38.9%
Tofu
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Custard apple
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +375.3%
Contains more Fats +696.7%
Contains more Water +18.3%
Contains more Carbs +1247.6%
Contains more Other +38.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
Tofu
2
:
1
Custard apple
Custard apple
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.6%
Tofu
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.699 g
Custard apple
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Custard apple Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 22.8g Custard apple
Protein 8.08g 1.7g Tofu
Fats 4.78g 0.6g Tofu
Carbs 1.87g 25.2g Custard apple
Calories 76kcal 101kcal Custard apple
Sugar 0.62g Custard apple
Fiber 0.3g 2.4g Custard apple
Calcium 350mg 30mg Tofu
Iron 5.36mg 0.71mg Tofu
Magnesium 30mg 18mg Tofu
Phosphorus 97mg 21mg Tofu
Potassium 121mg 382mg Custard apple
Sodium 7mg 4mg Custard apple
Zinc 0.8mg Tofu
Copper 0.193mg Tofu
Manganese 0.605mg Tofu
Selenium 8.9µg Tofu
Vitamin A 85IU 33IU Tofu
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Custard apple
Vitamin E 0.01mg Tofu
Vitamin C 0.1mg 19.2mg Custard apple
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.08mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.1mg Custard apple
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.5mg Custard apple
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.135mg Custard apple
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.221mg Custard apple
Folate 15µg Tofu
Vitamin K 2.4µg Tofu
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.007mg Tofu
Threonine 0.402mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.435mg Tofu
Leucine 0.713mg Tofu
Lysine 0.452mg 0.037mg Tofu
Methionine 0.108mg 0.004mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.428mg Tofu
Valine 0.446mg Tofu
Histidine 0.221mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 0.691g 0.231g Custard apple
Monounsaturated Fat 1.056g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Custard apple
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%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.