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Tofu vs. Sapodilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tofu and sapodillas

  • Tofu has more iron, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, sapodillas are richer in fiber and vitamin C.
  • Tofu covers your daily iron needs 57% more than sapodillas.
  • Sapodillas have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sapodillas is 37, while the glycemic index of tofu is 15.

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

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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
9
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 8.6% 6.3% 17% 30% 29% 2.7% 5.1% 1.6% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1566.7%
Contains more IronIron +570%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +708.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1383.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.5%

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
6
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 49% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4.6% 3.8% 15% 8.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14600%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +270.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~14µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
4
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
20% 78%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 1.1 g
Carbs: 19.96 g
Water: 78 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1736.4%
Contains more FatsFats +334.5%
Contains more OtherOther +44%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +967.4%
~equal in Water ~78g

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
27% 72%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.194 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24436.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Sapodilla DV% diff.
Iron 5.36mg 0.8mg 57%
Calcium 350mg 21mg 33%
Manganese 0.605mg 26%
Fiber 0.3g 5.3g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.011g 18%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 14.7mg 16%
Protein 8.08g 0.44g 15%
Selenium 8.9µg 0.6µg 15%
Copper 0.193mg 0.086mg 12%
Phosphorus 97mg 12mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0mg 7%
Carbs 1.87g 19.96g 6%
Zinc 0.8mg 0.1mg 6%
Fats 4.78g 1.1g 6%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.252mg 4%
Magnesium 30mg 12mg 4%
Potassium 121mg 193mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.691g 0.194g 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.02mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 0.521g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.037mg 1%
Calories 76kcal 83kcal 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 14.66g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Sodium 7mg 12mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.2mg 0%
Folate 15µg 14µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0.012mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.015mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 0.024mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.016mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Sapodilla
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
7%
Sapodilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
10%
Sapodilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.497g)
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. Sapodilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167759/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.