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Tofu vs. Mustard Greens Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tofu and mustard Greens Raw?

  • Tofu is higher in iron, calcium, and selenium, yet mustard Greens Raw are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, fiber, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Mustard Greens Raw' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 213% more.
  • Tofu has 10 times more selenium than mustard Greens Raw. While tofu has 8.9µg of selenium, mustard Greens Raw have only 0.9µg.
  • The glycemic index of tofu is lower.

We used Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Mustard greens, raw types 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
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 23% 35% 34% 62% 55% 6.8% 25% 2.6% 0% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +204.3%
Contains more IronIron +226.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +17%
Contains more ZincZinc +220%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +888.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg

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 233% 50% 40% 0% 20% 25% 15% 13% 42% 0% 644% 9% 0.27%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +5660%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +69900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +283%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10629.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.08mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.42 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 90.7 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +182.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1038.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149.7%
Contains more OtherOther +87.5%
~equal in Water ~90.7g

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
7% 66% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.092 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1047.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7002.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Mustard Greens Raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.4µg 257.5µg 213%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 70mg 78%
Iron 5.36mg 1.64mg 47%
Manganese 0.605mg 26%
Calcium 350mg 115mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.038g 18%
Vitamin A 151µg 17%
Selenium 8.9µg 0.9µg 15%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.01mg 13%
Fiber 0.3g 3.2g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.18mg 10%
Protein 8.08g 2.86g 10%
Potassium 121mg 384mg 8%
Fats 4.78g 0.42g 7%
Phosphorus 97mg 58mg 6%
Choline 28.8mg 0.5mg 5%
Zinc 0.8mg 0.25mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.8mg 4%
Copper 0.193mg 0.165mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.21mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.691g 0.01g 3%
Calories 76kcal 27kcal 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 0.092g 2%
Folate 15µg 12µg 1%
Carbs 1.87g 4.67g 1%
Sodium 7mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 1.57g 1.47g N/A
Magnesium 30mg 32mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g 1.32g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.08mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Mustard Greens Raw
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
84%
Mustard Greens Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
25%
Mustard Greens Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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 - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard Greens Raw
Mustard Greens Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.681g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard Greens Raw
Mustard Greens Raw 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. Mustard Greens Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169256/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.