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Tofu vs. Praline — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tofu and praline

  • Tofu has more iron, calcium, and selenium; however, praline is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Tofu covers your daily need for iron, 51% more than praline.
  • Tofu has 8 times more calcium than praline. While tofu has 350mg of calcium, praline has only 43mg.
  • Tofu has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of praline is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe.

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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
4
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 35% 13% 19% 48% 165% 46% 45% 6.3% 219% 9.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +714%
Contains more IronIron +315.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +394.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +156%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +178%
~equal in Phosphorus ~104mg

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
3
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 1% 0.33% 10% 0% 51% 12% 7.8% 20% 18% 0% 3.3% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +84.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.053mg
~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
3% 26% 60% 10%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 59.59 g
Water: 10.36 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +144.8%
Contains more WaterWater +716.1%
Contains more FatsFats +441.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3086.6%
Contains more OtherOther +18.1%

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
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.224 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.683 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.778 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1290.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +188.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Praline DV% diff.
Iron 5.36mg 1.29mg 51%
Manganese 0.605mg 1.682mg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 7.778g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 14.683g 34%
Copper 0.193mg 0.494mg 33%
Fats 4.78g 25.9g 32%
Calcium 350mg 43mg 31%
Calories 76kcal 485kcal 20%
Carbs 1.87g 59.59g 19%
Selenium 8.9µg 1.8µg 13%
Fiber 0.3g 3.5g 13%
Protein 8.08g 3.3g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.203mg 10%
Zinc 0.8mg 1.67mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.691g 2.224g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.332mg 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Magnesium 30mg 49mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.5mg 3%
Potassium 121mg 217mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.077mg 2%
Folate 15µg 6µg 2%
Sodium 7mg 48mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.415mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.3µg 1%
Phosphorus 97mg 104mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 56.09g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 55.79g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.053mg 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Praline
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
10%
Praline
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
61%
Praline

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.533g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Praline
Praline is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Praline
Praline 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Praline - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168791/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.