Tofu vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tofu and meatball different?
- Tofu is higher in iron, calcium, and selenium; however, meatball is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, fiber, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for meatball is 71% higher.
- Tofu contains 14 times more calcium than meatball. While tofu contains 350mg of calcium, meatball contains only 25mg.
- Tofu has less sodium.
- Meatball has a lower glycemic index (0) than tofu (15).
Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Meatballs, meatless 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +148.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1012.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +265.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +254.6% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1058% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +309.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1182.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +635.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +325.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +420% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +206.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +159.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +327.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +455.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +107.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.938mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.706mg | 57% |
| Iron | 5.36mg | 2.16mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 344mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 25mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 26% | |
| Protein | 8.08g | 21g | 26% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 550mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 4.6g | 17% |
| Folate | 15µg | 78µg | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 0.8µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 2.5mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 4.666g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.2mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.213mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 1.73mg | 11% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 88.4mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 1.8mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.5mg | 9% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 197kcal | 6% |
| Fats | 4.78g | 9g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 1.425g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 2.188g | 3% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 180mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 8g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 1.25g | N/A |
| 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
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57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 543mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.734g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
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.