Tofu vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tofu and yeast
- Tofu has more iron; however, yeast has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Yeast's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 909% more.
- Tofu has 2 times more iron than yeast. Tofu has 5.36mg of iron, while yeast has 2.17mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1066.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +147% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +93.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +689.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +892.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +556.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13467.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +7592.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20515.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19752.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3091.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1564.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +400.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +59.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2104.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +684.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15776.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +308% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 10.99mg | 909% |
| Folate | 15µg | 2340µg | 581% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 4mg | 304% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 13.5mg | 269% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 40.2mg | 250% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 1.5mg | 112% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 26.9g | 106% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 637mg | 77% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 7.94mg | 65% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 40.44g | 65% |
| Iron | 5.36mg | 2.17mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 30mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.436mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 955mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 0.017g | 18% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 41.22g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 0.312mg | 13% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 325kcal | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 4.309g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 54mg | 6% |
| Fats | 4.78g | 7.61g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 7.9µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 51mg | 2% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 1.001g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 14.32g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 1.89mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 2.92mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 3.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 2.31mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 0.91mg | 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%
566%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.