Tofu vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tofu and jerky different?
- Tofu is higher in calcium and manganese; however, jerky is richer in zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, and choline.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for jerky is 90% higher.
- Tofu contains 18 times more calcium than jerky. While tofu contains 350mg of calcium, jerky contains only 20mg.
- Tofu has less saturated fat.
- Jerky has a lower glycemic index (0) than tofu (15).
Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1650% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +445% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +393.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +913.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +319.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4800% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +173.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +788.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +139.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +280.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +793.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +278.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +261.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +310.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +435.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +488.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +850% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +167% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +970.5% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 7mg | 2081mg | 90% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 8.11mg | 66% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 33.2g | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 10.85g | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 407mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.99µg | 41% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 20mg | 33% |
| Fats | 4.78g | 25.6g | 32% |
| Folate | 15µg | 134µg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 11.305g | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 0.111mg | 21% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 410kcal | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 109.1mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 597mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 1.011g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.179mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 1.732mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.142mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1.8g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.154mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 51mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.227mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 10.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 11g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.163mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Iron | 5.36mg | 5.42mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 9g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 0% |
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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 2074mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins