Tofu vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tofu and fireweed
- Tofu has more iron and selenium; however, fireweed has more manganese, vitamin B6, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, folate, and zinc.
- Fireweed's daily need coverage for manganese is 265% more.
- Tofu has 10 times more selenium than fireweed. Tofu has 8.9µg of selenium, while fireweed has 0.9µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Fireweed, leaves, 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 IronIron | +123.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +888.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +420% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +308.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +232.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1008.1% |
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 | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2296.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1894.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1244.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +646.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +927.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +252.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.605mg | 6.704mg | 265% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.632mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 10.6g | 41% |
| Iron | 5.36mg | 2.4mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 156mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 4.674mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 1.356mg | 26% |
| Folate | 15µg | 112µg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 18% | |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 2.66mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 0.9µg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.32mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 494mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 429mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.137mg | 7% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 4.71g | 7% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 19.22g | 6% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.033mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 3% | |
| Fats | 4.78g | 2.75g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 108mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 76kcal | 103kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 8.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 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
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39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.691g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
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.