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Tofu vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tofu and Soybean meal?

  • Soybean meal has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Zinc than Tofu.
  • Soybean meal's daily need coverage for Copper is 201% higher.

We used Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Soy meal, defatted, raw types in this comparison.

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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
2
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 219% 73% 220% 514% 667% 138% 300% 0.39% 496% 18%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +169.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +920%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1957.9%
Contains more IronIron +155.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +936.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +532.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +622.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +528.1%

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
5
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% 5.1% 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 0% 2.4% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 131% 0% 0% 227% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +753.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +382.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2805.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1110.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1920%
~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
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more WaterWater +1118.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +508.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1819.3%
Contains more OtherOther +675%

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
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.045 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +158.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Soybean meal Opinion
Calories 76kcal 337kcal Soybean meal
Protein 8.08g 49.2g Soybean meal
Fats 4.78g 2.39g Tofu
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Tofu
Net carbs 1.57g 35.89g Soybean meal
Carbs 1.87g 35.89g Soybean meal
Magnesium 30mg 306mg Soybean meal
Calcium 350mg 244mg Tofu
Potassium 121mg 2490mg Soybean meal
Iron 5.36mg 13.7mg Soybean meal
Sugar 0.62g Soybean meal
Fiber 0.3g Tofu
Copper 0.193mg 2mg Soybean meal
Zinc 0.8mg 5.06mg Soybean meal
Phosphorus 97mg 701mg Soybean meal
Sodium 7mg 3mg Soybean meal
Vitamin A 85IU 40IU Tofu
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Soybean meal
Vitamin E 0.01mg Tofu
Manganese 0.605mg 3.8mg Soybean meal
Selenium 8.9µg 3.3µg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.691mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.251mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 2.587mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 1.976mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.569mg Soybean meal
Vitamin K 2.4µg Tofu
Folate 15µg 303µg Soybean meal
Choline 28.8mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 0.691g 0.268g Soybean meal
Monounsaturated Fat 1.056g 0.409g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 1.045g Tofu
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.653mg Soybean meal
Threonine 0.402mg 1.952mg Soybean meal
Isoleucine 0.435mg 2.18mg Soybean meal
Leucine 0.713mg 3.66mg Soybean meal
Lysine 0.452mg 2.991mg Soybean meal
Methionine 0.108mg 0.606mg Soybean meal
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 2.346mg Soybean meal
Valine 0.446mg 2.243mg Soybean meal
Histidine 0.221mg 1.212mg Soybean meal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Soybean meal
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
7%
Tofu
58%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.423g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal 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 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. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.