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Tofu vs. Soursop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tofu and soursop

  • Tofu has more iron, calcium, selenium, copper, phosphorus, and zinc; however, soursop has more vitamin C and fiber.
  • Tofu's daily need coverage for iron is 60% more.
  • Tofu has 25 times more calcium than soursop. Tofu has 350mg of calcium, while soursop has 14mg.
  • Soursop has a higher glycemic index than tofu.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Soursop, 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 15% 4.2% 25% 23% 29% 2.7% 12% 1.8% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2400%
Contains more IronIron +793.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +259.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1383.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.8%

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 69% 0% 1.6% 0% 18% 12% 17% 15% 14% 0% 1% 11% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +272.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.05mg
~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
17% 81%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 16.84 g
Water: 81.16 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +708%
Contains more FatsFats +1493.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +800.5%
~equal in Water ~81.16g
~equal in Other ~0.7g

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
24% 43% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1073.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3811.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Soursop DV% diff.
Iron 5.36mg 0.6mg 60%
Calcium 350mg 14mg 34%
Manganese 0.605mg 26%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 20.6mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.069g 18%
Selenium 8.9µg 0.6µg 15%
Protein 8.08g 1g 14%
Fiber 0.3g 3.3g 12%
Copper 0.193mg 0.086mg 12%
Phosphorus 97mg 27mg 10%
Fats 4.78g 0.3g 7%
Zinc 0.8mg 0.1mg 6%
Carbs 1.87g 16.84g 5%
Potassium 121mg 278mg 5%
Choline 28.8mg 7.6mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.9mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.253mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.691g 0.051g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 0.09g 2%
Magnesium 30mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.4µg 2%
Calories 76kcal 66kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.059mg 1%
Net carbs 1.57g 13.54g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 13.54g N/A
Sodium 7mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.05mg 0%
Folate 15µg 14µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.007mg 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 Soursop
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
12%
Soursop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
11%
Soursop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soursop
Soursop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.64g)
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 ($)
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. Soursop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167761/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.