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Tofu vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tofu and rose hips

  • Tofu has more iron and calcium; however, rose hips are richer in vitamin C, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K, manganese, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
  • Rose hips cover your daily vitamin C needs 473% more than tofu.
  • Rose hips have 5 times less iron than tofu. Tofu has 5.36mg of iron, while rose hips have 1.06mg.
  • Rose hips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rose hips is 64, while the glycemic index of tofu is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians).

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 51% 38% 40% 38% 6.8% 26% 0.52% 133% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +107.1%
Contains more IronIron +405.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +220%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.6%

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 1420% 72% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +406.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +140%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +425900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1076.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +979.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
3
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +405%
Contains more FatsFats +1305.9%
Contains more WaterWater +44.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1943.9%
Contains more OtherOther +63.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Rose hips DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.1mg 426mg 473%
Fiber 0.3g 24.1g 95%
Iron 5.36mg 1.06mg 54%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 5.84mg 39%
Vitamin A 217µg 24%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 25.9µg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 18%
Calcium 350mg 169mg 18%
Manganese 0.605mg 1.02mg 18%
Selenium 8.9µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.8mg 15%
Protein 8.08g 1.6g 13%
Carbs 1.87g 38.22g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.166mg 9%
Copper 0.193mg 0.113mg 9%
Potassium 121mg 429mg 9%
Magnesium 30mg 69mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.3mg 7%
Fats 4.78g 0.34g 7%
Phosphorus 97mg 61mg 5%
Zinc 0.8mg 0.25mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.016mg 5%
Calories 76kcal 162kcal 4%
Folate 15µg 3µg 3%
Choline 28.8mg 12mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.691g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.076mg 2%
Fructose 1.16g 1%
Net carbs 1.57g 14.12g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 2.58g N/A
Sodium 7mg 4mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Tofu Rose hips
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
140%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
38%
Rose hips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.691g)
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
  2. Rose hips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/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.