Tofu vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tofu and watermelon
- Tofu has more iron, calcium, manganese, copper, selenium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, watermelon is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Tofu covers your daily need for iron, 64% more than watermelon.
- Tofu has 50 times more calcium than watermelon. While tofu has 350mg of calcium, watermelon has only 7mg.
- The glycemic index of watermelon is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Watermelon, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +359.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +781.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1492.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2125% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +147.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +602.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +8000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +225% |
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:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1224.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3086.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +303.7% |
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Water
~91.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.699 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2754.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5298% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.36mg | 0.24mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 7mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 0.038mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 0.05g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.042mg | 17% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 0.61g | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 0.4µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 11mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 8.1mg | 9% |
| Fats | 4.78g | 0.15g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.36g | 4% | |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 4.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.033mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 0.016g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.221mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 0.037g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 3% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 7.55g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 30kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.021mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 7.15g | N/A |
| Potassium | 121mg | 112mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 6.2g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 0.178mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 0.006mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.675g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu 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 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.