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Tofu vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tofu and Fudge?

  • Tofu is higher in Iron, Calcium, Selenium, and Manganese, yet Fudge is higher in Copper, and Fiber.
  • Tofu's daily need coverage for Iron is 45% more.
  • Tofu has 7 times more Calcium than Fudge. While Tofu has 350mg of Calcium, Fudge has only 49mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tofu is lower.

We used Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Tofu
Tofu
6
:
4
Fudge
Fudge
Contains more Calcium +614.3%
Contains more Iron +202.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Manganese +43.4%
Contains more Selenium +256%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.8%
Contains more Copper +70.5%
Tofu
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 201% 22% 42% 11% 1% 22% 65% 79% 49%
Fudge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Contains more Calcium +614.3%
Contains more Iron +202.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Manganese +43.4%
Contains more Selenium +256%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.8%
Contains more Copper +70.5%

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
Fudge
Fudge
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.7%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.176
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%
Fudge
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 4% 0% 0% 7% 20% 4% 9% 3% 3% 12% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.7%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.176

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
Tofu
2
:
3
Fudge
Fudge
Contains more Protein +238.1%
Contains more Water +761.9%
Contains more Fats +117.8%
Contains more Carbs +3987.7%
Contains more Other +31.9%
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
Fudge
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +238.1%
Contains more Water +761.9%
Contains more Fats +117.8%
Contains more Carbs +3987.7%
Contains more Other +31.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
Tofu
2
:
1
Fudge
Fudge
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +623.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.7%
Tofu
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.699 g
Fudge
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +623.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Fudge Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 74.74g Fudge
Protein 8.08g 2.39g Tofu
Fats 4.78g 10.41g Fudge
Carbs 1.87g 76.44g Fudge
Calories 76kcal 411kcal Fudge
Sugar 0.62g 73.12g Tofu
Fiber 0.3g 1.7g Fudge
Calcium 350mg 49mg Tofu
Iron 5.36mg 1.77mg Tofu
Magnesium 30mg 36mg Fudge
Phosphorus 97mg 71mg Tofu
Potassium 121mg 134mg Fudge
Sodium 7mg 45mg Tofu
Zinc 0.8mg 1.11mg Fudge
Copper 0.193mg 0.329mg Fudge
Manganese 0.605mg 0.422mg Tofu
Selenium 8.9µg 2.5µg Tofu
Vitamin A 85IU 159IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.026mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.085mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.176mg Tofu
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.14mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.012mg Tofu
Folate 15µg 4µg Tofu
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.4µg Tofu
Tryptophan 0.12mg Tofu
Threonine 0.402mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.435mg Tofu
Leucine 0.713mg Tofu
Lysine 0.452mg Tofu
Methionine 0.108mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.428mg Tofu
Valine 0.446mg Tofu
Histidine 0.221mg Tofu
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Tofu
Trans Fat 0g 0.165g Tofu
Saturated Fat 0.691g 6.448g Tofu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.056g 2.943g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.373g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.757g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.