Tofu vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tofu and parsley
- Tofu is richer in calcium, manganese, and selenium, yet parsley is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, potassium, fiber, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for parsley is 1365% higher.
- Tofu contains 89 times more selenium than parsley. Tofu contains 8.9µg of selenium, while parsley contains 0.1µg.
- Tofu has a lower glycemic index than parsley.
Food types used in this article are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Parsley, fresh.
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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 | +153.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +278.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +8800% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +357.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.8% |
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 CholineCholine | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +132900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +7400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +88.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +573.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +68233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +913.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +172.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +505.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +238.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +205.6% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +258% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2076.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1640µg | 1365% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 133mg | 148% |
| Vitamin A | 421µg | 47% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 152µg | 34% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 138mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 0.16mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 0.124g | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 0.1µg | 16% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 554mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 3.3g | 12% |
| Iron | 5.36mg | 6.2mg | 11% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 2.97g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.4mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 1.313mg | 7% |
| Fats | 4.78g | 0.79g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 58mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.149mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.75mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 50mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 12.8mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 0.132g | 3% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 36kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 1.07mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 0.295g | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 6.33g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 0.061mg | 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%
379%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.559g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley 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 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.