Tofu vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tofu and daikon?
- Tofu is higher in iron, calcium, manganese, selenium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, and vitamin B1, yet daikon is higher in vitamin C and fiber.
- Tofu's daily need coverage for iron is 62% more.
- Tofu has 16 times more manganese than daikon. While tofu has 0.605mg of manganese, daikon has only 0.038mg.
- The glycemic index of tofu is lower.
We used Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Radishes, oriental, raw types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1196.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1240% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +433.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +321.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1492.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1171.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +305% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +294.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +21900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +86.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1246.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4680% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +119.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6111.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5897.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
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 Sodium |
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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 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 | 0.4mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 27mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 0.038mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 22mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 0.045g | 18% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 0.7µg | 15% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 0.6g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 23mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.115mg | 9% |
| Fats | 4.78g | 0.1g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1.6g | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 7.3mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 0.03g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 0.017g | 3% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 18kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 227mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 4.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.138mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 0.011mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.661g)
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.