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Tofu vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tofu and foie gras different?

  • Tofu is higher in calcium and manganese; however, foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, copper, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 392% higher.
  • Tofu contains 5 times more manganese than foie gras. While tofu contains 0.605mg of manganese, foie gras contains only 0.12mg.
  • Tofu has less saturated fat.

Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked are the varieties used 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.
Tofu
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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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +404.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +15%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +394.4%
~equal in Iron ~5.5mg

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
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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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.088mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
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8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more WaterWater +128.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.1%
Contains more FatsFats +817.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149.7%
Contains more OtherOther +323.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.699 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +221.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2325.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tofu Foie gras
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg 392%
Vitamin A 1001µg 111%
Selenium 8.9µg 44µg 64%
Saturated fat 0.691g 14.45g 63%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 25.61g 61%
Fats 4.78g 43.84g 60%
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg 50%
Sodium 7mg 697mg 30%
Calcium 350mg 70mg 28%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 1.2mg 23%
Copper 0.193mg 0.4mg 23%
Manganese 0.605mg 0.12mg 21%
Calories 76kcal 462kcal 19%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.299mg 19%
Phosphorus 97mg 200mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 2.51mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.84g 12%
Folate 15µg 60µg 11%
Protein 8.08g 11.4g 7%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Magnesium 30mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Iron 5.36mg 5.5mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.088mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.06mg 1%
Zinc 0.8mg 0.92mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 0g 1%
Potassium 121mg 138mg 1%
Carbs 1.87g 4.67g 1%
Net carbs 1.57g 4.67g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Foie gras
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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 690mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.759g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.