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Tofu vs. Jujube — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tofu and jujube

  • Tofu has more iron, calcium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, jujube is higher in vitamin C.
  • Jujube covers your daily need for vitamin C, 77% more than tofu.
  • Tofu has 17 times more calcium than jujube. While tofu has 350mg of calcium, jujube has only 21mg.
  • The glycemic index of jujube is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Jujube, 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%
Jujube
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.3% 22% 18% 24% 1.4% 9.9% 0.39% 11% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1566.7%
Contains more IronIron +1016.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +164.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +321.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +620.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%

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.
Tofu
7
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%
Jujube
4
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 230% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 9.2% 17% 0% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +68900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
4
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Jujube
1
20% 78%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 20.23 g
Water: 77.86 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +573.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2290%
Contains more OtherOther +41.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +981.8%
~equal in Water ~77.86g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Jujube DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.1mg 69mg 77%
Iron 5.36mg 0.48mg 61%
Calcium 350mg 21mg 33%
Manganese 0.605mg 0.084mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 18%
Selenium 8.9µg 16%
Protein 8.08g 1.2g 14%
Copper 0.193mg 0.073mg 13%
Phosphorus 97mg 23mg 11%
Zinc 0.8mg 0.05mg 7%
Fats 4.78g 0.2g 7%
Carbs 1.87g 20.23g 6%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.02mg 5%
Magnesium 30mg 10mg 5%
Folate 15µg 4%
Potassium 121mg 250mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.9mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.691g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.081mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 1%
Calories 76kcal 79kcal 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 20.23g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Sodium 7mg 3mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 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 Jujube
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
22%
Jujube
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
10%
Jujube

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jujube
Jujube contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.691g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Jujube - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168151/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.