Tofu vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tofu and sugar substitute?
- Tofu is richer in iron, manganese, copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B1, while sugar substitute is higher in calcium.
- Tofu's daily need coverage for iron is 65% higher.
- Sugar substitute has 28 times less copper than tofu. Tofu has 0.193mg of copper, while sugar substitute has 0.007mg.
- Tofu is lower in sodium.
- Sugar substitute has a higher glycemic index (40) than tofu (15).
We used Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +210.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2657.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1112.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2650% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +151.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +246.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +213.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.08 g
Fats:
4.78 g
Carbs:
1.87 g
Water:
84.55 g
Other:
0.72 g
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +292.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +825.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4433.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +459.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.36mg | 0.16mg | 65% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 879mg | 53% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 84.77g | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 0.022mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 572mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.007mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 18% | |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 16% | |
| Calories | 76kcal | 347kcal | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 8mg | 13% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 2.06g | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.04mg | 7% |
| Fats | 4.78g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.015mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 6mg | 6% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 84.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 4.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tofu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.691g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)