Tofu vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tofu and potato chips different?
- Tofu is richer in iron and calcium, while potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B3, fiber, and vitamin K.
- Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 61% more than tofu.
- Tofu contains 15 times more calcium than potato chips. Tofu contains 350mg of calcium, while potato chips contain 24mg.
- Tofu is lower in saturated fat.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index (56) than tofu (15).
Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types were used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1358.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +228.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +123.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +953.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.1% |
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 Vitamin CVitamin C | +31000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +91000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +278.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1862.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +491.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1304.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +820.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.08 g
Fats:
4.78 g
Carbs:
1.87 g
Water:
84.55 g
Other:
0.72 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4350% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +623.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2728.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +400% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.699 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +831.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +350.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 12.17g | 63% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 9.11mg | 61% |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 10.96g | 47% |
| Iron | 5.36mg | 1.63mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.66mg | 47% |
| Fats | 4.78g | 34.6g | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 31.1mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 1275mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 24mg | 33% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 536kcal | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 3.827mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 9.84g | 22% |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 4.8g | 18% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 52.9g | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 22.1µg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.306mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.197mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 165mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 67mg | 9% |
| Folate | 15µg | 45µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.167mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 0.44mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.402mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 1.09mg | 3% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 7g | 2% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 37.5mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 8.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0.392mg | 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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.269g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips 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.