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Tofu vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tofu and Ginger ale

  • Ginger ale has less Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Choline than Tofu.
  • Tofu covers your daily need of Iron 65% more than Ginger ale.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale.

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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
9
:
0
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
Contains more Calcium +11566.7%
Contains more Iron +2877.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +12000%
Contains more Zinc +1500%
Contains more Copper +972.2%
Contains more Manganese +4553.8%
Contains more Selenium +8800%
Equal in Sodium - 7
Tofu
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 201% 22% 42% 11% 1% 22% 65% 79% 49%
Ginger ale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +11566.7%
Contains more Iron +2877.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +12000%
Contains more Zinc +1500%
Contains more Copper +972.2%
Contains more Manganese +4553.8%
Contains more Selenium +8800%
Equal in Sodium - 7

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
10
:
0
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Ginger ale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
Tofu
3
:
2
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +7100%
Contains more Carbs +368.4%
Equal in Water - 91.23
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
Ginger ale
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +7100%
Contains more Carbs +368.4%
Equal in Water - 91.23

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Ginger ale Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 8.76g Ginger ale
Protein 8.08g 0g Tofu
Fats 4.78g 0g Tofu
Carbs 1.87g 8.76g Ginger ale
Calories 76kcal 34kcal Tofu
Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale
Sugar 0.62g 8.9g Tofu
Fiber 0.3g 0g Tofu
Calcium 350mg 3mg Tofu
Iron 5.36mg 0.18mg Tofu
Magnesium 30mg 1mg Tofu
Phosphorus 97mg 0mg Tofu
Potassium 121mg 1mg Tofu
Sodium 7mg 7mg
Zinc 0.8mg 0.05mg Tofu
Copper 0.193mg 0.018mg Tofu
Manganese 0.605mg 0.013mg Tofu
Selenium 8.9µg 0.1µg Tofu
Vitamin A 85IU 0IU Tofu
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0mg Tofu
Folate 15µg 0µg Tofu
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.691g 0g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 1.056g 0g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tofu Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.691g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (7 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.