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Tofu vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tofu and peanut butter

  • Tofu is higher in iron and calcium, yet peanut butter is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 81% more than tofu.
  • Tofu contains 7 times more calcium than peanut butter. While tofu contains 350mg of calcium, peanut butter contains only 49mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tofu is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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
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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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +614.3%
Contains more IronIron +208%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +460%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +361.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +213.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175.2%

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
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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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6624.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1572.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +838.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +480%
Contains more CholineCholine +118.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +6774%
Contains more ProteinProtein +174.9%
Contains more FatsFats +974.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1093%
Contains more OtherOther +301.4%

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2356.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +364.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Peanut butter DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 13.112mg 81%
Fats 4.78g 51.36g 72%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 12.535g 66%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 25.941g 62%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 9.1mg 61%
Manganese 0.605mg 1.665mg 46%
Iron 5.36mg 1.74mg 45%
Saturated fat 0.691g 10.325g 44%
Phosphorus 97mg 335mg 34%
Magnesium 30mg 168mg 33%
Calcium 350mg 49mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.441mg 30%
Protein 8.08g 22.21g 28%
Calories 76kcal 598kcal 26%
Copper 0.193mg 0.422mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 1.137mg 21%
Fiber 0.3g 5g 19%
Folate 15µg 87µg 18%
Zinc 0.8mg 2.51mg 16%
Potassium 121mg 558mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.192mg 11%
Selenium 8.9µg 4.1µg 9%
Carbs 1.87g 22.31g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.15mg 6%
Choline 28.8mg 63mg 6%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.3µg 2%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 10.49g N/A
Sodium 7mg 17mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.634g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter 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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.