Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Tofu vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the differences between Tofu and Cinnamon?

  • Tofu is higher in Selenium, yet Cinnamon is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin E, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 733% more.
  • Tofu has 3 times more Selenium than Cinnamon. While Tofu has 8.9µg of Selenium, Cinnamon has only 3.1µg.

We used Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Spices, cinnamon, ground types in this article.

Infographic

Tofu vs Cinnamon infographic
Infographic link

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
3
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 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +187.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +186.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +256.2%
Contains more IronIron +55.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2786.9%

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% 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 13% 18% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +268.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +583.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.5%
Contains more FatsFats +285.5%
Contains more WaterWater +699.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4209.6%
Contains more OtherOther +400%

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
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +329.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3869.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Cinnamon Opinion
Calories 76kcal 247kcal Cinnamon
Protein 8.08g 3.99g Tofu
Fats 4.78g 1.24g Tofu
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.8mg Cinnamon
Net carbs 1.57g 27.49g Cinnamon
Carbs 1.87g 80.59g Cinnamon
Magnesium 30mg 60mg Cinnamon
Calcium 350mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Potassium 121mg 431mg Cinnamon
Iron 5.36mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Sugar 0.62g 2.17g Tofu
Fiber 0.3g 53.1g Cinnamon
Copper 0.193mg 0.339mg Cinnamon
Zinc 0.8mg 1.83mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 97mg 64mg Tofu
Sodium 7mg 10mg Tofu
Vitamin A 85IU 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.32mg Cinnamon
Manganese 0.605mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 8.9µg 3.1µg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.022mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.041mg Tofu
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.332mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.158mg Cinnamon
Vitamin K 2.4µg 31.2µg Cinnamon
Folate 15µg 6µg Tofu
Choline 28.8mg 11mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 0.691g 0.345g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.056g 0.246g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.068g Tofu
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.049mg Tofu
Threonine 0.402mg 0.136mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.146mg Tofu
Leucine 0.713mg 0.253mg Tofu
Lysine 0.452mg 0.243mg Tofu
Methionine 0.108mg 0.078mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.146mg Tofu
Valine 0.446mg 0.224mg Tofu
Histidine 0.221mg 0.117mg Tofu
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Cinnamon
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
20%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.346g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.