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Tofu vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tofu and gouda cheese different?

  • Tofu is higher in iron and manganese; however, gouda cheese is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for gouda cheese is 85% higher.
  • Tofu contains 55 times more manganese than gouda cheese. While tofu contains 0.605mg of manganese, gouda cheese contains only 0.011mg.
  • Tofu has less saturated fat.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than tofu (15).

Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Cheese, gouda 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 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
Contains more IronIron +2133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +436.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +387.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +462.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Potassium ~121mg

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 0% 55% 4.8% 7.5% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +209.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +87%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +542.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg

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
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +103.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +208.7%
Contains more FatsFats +474.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.7%
Contains more OtherOther +447.2%

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
68% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +310.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +633.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.691g 17.614g 77%
Phosphorus 97mg 546mg 64%
Iron 5.36mg 0.24mg 64%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Cholesterol 0mg 114mg 38%
Fats 4.78g 27.44g 35%
Sodium 7mg 819mg 35%
Calcium 350mg 700mg 35%
Protein 8.08g 24.94g 34%
Zinc 0.8mg 3.9mg 28%
Manganese 0.605mg 0.011mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.334mg 22%
Vitamin A 165µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 7.747g 17%
Copper 0.193mg 0.036mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.657g 14%
Calories 76kcal 356kcal 14%
Selenium 8.9µg 14.5µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.34mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.03mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.08mg 3%
Choline 28.8mg 15.4mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.24mg 2%
Folate 15µg 21µg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 0g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.063mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Carbs 1.87g 2.22g 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 2.22g N/A
Magnesium 30mg 29mg 0%
Potassium 121mg 121mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g 2.22g N/A
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 1.431mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 1.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Gouda cheese
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
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 812mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.923g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.