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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 from 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.

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
Tofu
6
:
4
Patty
Patty
Contains more Calcium +4900%
Contains more Iron +177.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +164.4%
Contains more Manganese +3458.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.5%
Contains more Potassium +122.3%
Contains more Zinc +415%
Contains more Selenium +66.3%
Tofu
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 201% 22% 42% 11% 1% 22% 65% 79% 49%
Patty
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 73% 13% 63% 24% 10% 113% 25% 3% 81%
Contains more Calcium +4900%
Contains more Iron +177.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +164.4%
Contains more Manganese +3458.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.5%
Contains more Potassium +122.3%
Contains more Zinc +415%
Contains more Selenium +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
Tofu
7
:
5
Patty
Patty
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.4%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1872.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +354.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Tofu
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 0% 1% 21% 12% 4% 5% 11% 12% 0% 6%
Patty
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 37% 73% 19% 50% 5% 257% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.4%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1872.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +354.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
Tofu
2
:
3
Patty
Patty
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.6%
Contains more Protein +81.1%
Contains more Fats +228.2%
Contains more Other +588.9%
Tofu
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
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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.6%
Contains more Protein +81.1%
Contains more Fats +228.2%
Contains more Other +588.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
Tofu
2
:
1
Patty
Patty
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +319.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +549.7%
Tofu
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.699 g
Patty
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 6.333 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.643 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +319.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 0g Tofu
Protein 8.08g 14.63g Patty
Fats 4.78g 15.69g Patty
Carbs 1.87g 0g Tofu
Calories 76kcal 204kcal Patty
Sugar 0.62g Patty
Fiber 0.3g 0g Tofu
Calcium 350mg 7mg Tofu
Iron 5.36mg 1.93mg Tofu
Magnesium 30mg 18mg Tofu
Phosphorus 97mg 145mg Patty
Potassium 121mg 269mg Patty
Sodium 7mg 74mg Tofu
Zinc 0.8mg 4.12mg Patty
Copper 0.193mg 0.073mg Tofu
Manganese 0.605mg 0.017mg Tofu
Selenium 8.9µg 14.8µg Patty
Vitamin A 85IU 0IU Tofu
Vitamin E 0.01mg Tofu
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.043mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.16mg Patty
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 3.846mg Patty
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.309mg Patty
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.214mg Patty
Folate 15µg 6µg Tofu
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.05µg Patty
Vitamin K 2.4µg Tofu
Tryptophan 0.12mg Tofu
Threonine 0.402mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.435mg Tofu
Leucine 0.713mg Tofu
Lysine 0.452mg Tofu
Methionine 0.108mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.428mg Tofu
Valine 0.446mg Tofu
Histidine 0.221mg Tofu
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 0.691g 6.333g Tofu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.056g 6.861g Patty
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.643g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Patty
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
37%
Patty
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
40%
Patty

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
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.