Tofu vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tofu and gingerbread
- Tofu has more iron and calcium; however, gingerbread is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, magnesium, and potassium.
- Tofu covers your daily need for iron, 31% more than gingerbread.
- Tofu has 5 times more calcium than gingerbread. While tofu has 350mg of calcium, gingerbread has only 71mg.
- Tofu has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of gingerbread is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +393% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +262.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +83.1% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +134.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +211.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +791.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +451.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +304.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.08 g
Fats:
4.78 g
Carbs:
1.87 g
Water:
84.55 g
Other:
0.72 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +202% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +243.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2531% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +247.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.699 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +574.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.36mg | 2.88mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 71mg | 28% |
| Fats | 4.78g | 16.4g | 18% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 49.2g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 4.122g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 7.124g | 15% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 356kcal | 14% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 327mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 16.3µg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.19mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 4.216g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 70mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 1.738mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.19mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 439mg | 9% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 3.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.162mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 54mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.375mg | 6% |
| Folate | 15µg | 33µg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.39mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 0.683mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
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
6%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.