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Tofu vs. Patty — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tofu and patty

  • Tofu is richer in iron, calcium, manganese, and copper, yet patty is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for patty is 85% higher.
  • Tofu contains 50 times more calcium than patty. Tofu contains 350mg of calcium, while patty contains 7mg.
  • Tofu contains less saturated fat.
  • Patty has a lower glycemic index than tofu.

Food types used in this article are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, 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
6
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%
Patty
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 24% 72% 24% 112% 62% 9.7% 2.2% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4900%
Contains more IronIron +177.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +164.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3458.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +415%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.3%

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
6
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%
Patty
5
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% 0% 0% 0% 11% 37% 72% 19% 49% 256% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1872.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +354.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +355.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
2
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Patty
3
15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +30.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.1%
Contains more FatsFats +228.2%
Contains more OtherOther +588.9%

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
Patty
1
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.643 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +319.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +549.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Patty DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.05µg 85%
Iron 5.36mg 1.93mg 43%
Calcium 350mg 7mg 34%
Zinc 0.8mg 4.12mg 30%
Saturated fat 0.691g 6.333g 26%
Manganese 0.605mg 0.017mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 3.846mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Fats 4.78g 15.69g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 6.861g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.643g 14%
Copper 0.193mg 0.073mg 13%
Protein 8.08g 14.63g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.214mg 13%
Selenium 8.9µg 14.8µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.16mg 8%
Phosphorus 97mg 145mg 7%
Calories 76kcal 204kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.309mg 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Potassium 121mg 269mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.043mg 3%
Magnesium 30mg 18mg 3%
Sodium 7mg 74mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Folate 15µg 6µg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 0g 1%
Carbs 1.87g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 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 Patty
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
34%
Patty
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
40%
Patty

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.642g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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

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.