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Tofu vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tofu and jerusalem artichoke

  • Tofu has more calcium, iron, manganese, selenium, zinc, and copper; however, jerusalem artichoke is higher in vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Tofu covers your daily need for calcium, 34% more than jerusalem artichoke.
  • Tofu has 13 times more selenium than jerusalem artichoke. While tofu has 8.9µg of selenium, jerusalem artichoke has only 0.7µg.
  • The glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw.

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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
8
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 12% 4.2% 38% 128% 47% 3.3% 33% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2400%
Contains more IronIron +57.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +908.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1171.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%

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
2
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 13% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 50% 14% 24% 24% 18% 0% 0.25% 9.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2300%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +483.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~30mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
3
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +304%
Contains more FatsFats +47700%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +832.6%
Contains more OtherOther +252.8%
~equal in Water ~78.01g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
2
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.699 g
80% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +269800%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Jerusalem artichoke DV% diff.
Calcium 350mg 14mg 34%
Iron 5.36mg 3.4mg 25%
Manganese 0.605mg 0.06mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.001g 18%
Selenium 8.9µg 0.7µg 15%
Protein 8.08g 2g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.2mg 10%
Potassium 121mg 429mg 9%
Fats 4.78g 0.01g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.397mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.3mg 7%
Zinc 0.8mg 0.12mg 6%
Copper 0.193mg 0.14mg 6%
Fiber 0.3g 1.6g 5%
Carbs 1.87g 17.44g 5%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 4mg 4%
Phosphorus 97mg 78mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.691g 0g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 0.004g 3%
Magnesium 30mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.077mg 2%
Folate 15µg 13µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.06mg 1%
Calories 76kcal 73kcal 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 15.84g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 9.6g N/A
Sodium 7mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Choline 28.8mg 30mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Jerusalem artichoke
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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.691g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.