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Tofu vs. Beef Liver raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tofu and beef Liver raw

  • Tofu has more calcium, while beef Liver raw has more vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and folate.
  • Beef Liver raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 2471% higher.
  • Beef Liver raw contains 137 times less calcium than tofu. Tofu contains 683mg of calcium, while beef Liver raw contains 5mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, 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.
Tofu
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 41% 205% 21% 100% 126% 43% 81% 1.8% 154% 95%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.5% 28% 184% 3252% 109% 166% 9% 40% 217%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13560%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +281%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.1%
Contains more IronIron +84.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2480.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +154.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.2%

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
0
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 40% 24% 7.1% 8% 21% 0% 0% 22% 0%
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 4.3% 1656% 7.6% 18% 47% 636% 247% 430% 250% 7413% 7.8% 218% 182%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2601%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3358%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5293.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1077.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
2
17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 g
20% 4% 4% 71%
Protein: 20.36 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 70.81 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +140.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.9%
~equal in Water ~70.81g
~equal in Other ~1.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
2
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.261 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.921 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.465 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +301.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +958.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.233g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Beef Liver raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 59.3µg 2471%
Copper 0.378mg 9.755mg 1042%
Vitamin A 4968µg 552%
Vitamin B2 0.102mg 2.755mg 204%
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 7.173mg 141%
Cholesterol 0mg 275mg 92%
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 13.175mg 80%
Vitamin B6 0.092mg 1.083mg 76%
Calcium 683mg 5mg 68%
Folate 29µg 290µg 65%
Choline 333.3mg 61%
Selenium 17.4µg 39.7µg 41%
Manganese 1.181mg 0.31mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.921g 0.465g 30%
Iron 2.66mg 4.9mg 28%
Phosphorus 190mg 387mg 28%
Zinc 1.57mg 4mg 22%
Magnesium 58mg 18mg 10%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Fats 8.72g 3.63g 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Protein 17.27g 20.36g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.925g 0.479g 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.189mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 3%
Sodium 14mg 69mg 2%
Potassium 237mg 313mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.3mg 1%
Calories 144kcal 135kcal 0%
Carbs 2.78g 3.89g 0%
Net carbs 0.48g 3.89g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.17g N/A
Saturated fat 1.261g 1.233g 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.392mg 1.91mg 0%
Lysine 0.883mg 1.607mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.543mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.835mg 1.084mg 0%
Valine 0.87mg 1.26mg 0%
Histidine 0.431mg 0.629mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.299g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tofu Beef Liver raw
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
9%
Tofu
855%
Beef Liver raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Tofu
402%
Beef Liver raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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/172475/nutrients
  2. Beef Liver raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169451/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.