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Tofu vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tofu and rosemary

  • The amount of fiber, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B6, iron, potassium, manganese, vitamin B5, magnesium, and copper in rosemary is higher than in tofu.
  • Rosemary covers your daily fiber needs 55% more than tofu.
  • Rosemary has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rosemary is 70, while the glycemic index of tofu is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Rosemary, fresh.

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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 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +203.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +452.1%
Contains more IronIron +24.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +56%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.7%
~equal in Calcium ~317mg

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
4
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 73% 49% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +367.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1082.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +614.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +626.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
2
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% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +144.1%
Contains more WaterWater +24.8%
Contains more FatsFats +22.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1007%
Contains more OtherOther +227.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
2
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.699 g
58% 24% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +199.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~1.16g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Rosemary DV% diff.
Fiber 0.3g 14.1g 55%
Folate 15µg 109µg 24%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 21.8mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.336mg 22%
Selenium 8.9µg 16%
Vitamin A 146µg 16%
Potassium 121mg 668mg 16%
Iron 5.36mg 6.65mg 16%
Manganese 0.605mg 0.96mg 15%
Magnesium 30mg 91mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.804mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.901g 12%
Copper 0.193mg 0.301mg 12%
Protein 8.08g 3.31g 10%
Saturated fat 0.691g 2.838g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.152mg 8%
Carbs 1.87g 20.7g 6%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Phosphorus 97mg 66mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.912mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.036mg 4%
Calories 76kcal 131kcal 3%
Calcium 350mg 317mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Fats 4.78g 5.86g 2%
Sodium 7mg 26mg 1%
Zinc 0.8mg 0.93mg 1%
Net carbs 1.57g 6.6g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 1.16g 0%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.051mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.136mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 0.249mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 0.165mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.066mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Rosemary
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
30%
Rosemary
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
75%
Rosemary

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rosemary
Rosemary is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.