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Tofu vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tofu and Black gram

  • Tofu has more Calcium, Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Iron, and Zinc, however, Black gram is richer in Fiber, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tofu covers your daily Calcium needs 63% more than Black gram.
  • Black gram has 33 times less Saturated Fat than Tofu. Tofu has 1.261g of Saturated Fat, while Black gram has 0.038g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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
Tofu
8
:
2
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Calcium +1188.7%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.8%
Contains more Zinc +89.2%
Contains more Copper +171.9%
Contains more Manganese +186.7%
Contains more Selenium +596%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Magnesium - 63
Equal in Potassium - 231
Tofu
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 205% 100% 42% 82% 21% 2% 43% 126% 155% 95%
Black gram
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 66% 45% 67% 21% 1% 23% 47% 54% 14%
Contains more Calcium +1188.7%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.8%
Contains more Zinc +89.2%
Contains more Copper +171.9%
Contains more Manganese +186.7%
Contains more Selenium +596%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Magnesium - 63
Equal in Potassium - 231

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
Tofu
4
:
6
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Vitamin A +435.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.6%
Contains more Folate +224.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15
Tofu
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 1% 40% 24% 8% 8% 22% 22% 0% 0%
Black gram
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 4% 38% 18% 29% 26% 14% 71% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +435.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.6%
Contains more Folate +224.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
Tofu
3
:
2
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Protein +129%
Contains more Fats +1485.5%
Contains more Other +32.1%
Contains more Carbs +559.7%
Equal in Water - 72.51
Tofu
17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 g
Black gram
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.54 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 18.34 g
Water: 72.51 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +129%
Contains more Fats +1485.5%
Contains more Other +32.1%
Contains more Carbs +559.7%
Equal in Water - 72.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
Tofu
2
:
1
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6537.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1270.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Tofu
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.921 g
Black gram
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.359 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6537.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1270.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Black gram Opinion
Net carbs 0.48g 11.94g Black gram
Protein 17.27g 7.54g Tofu
Fats 8.72g 0.55g Tofu
Carbs 2.78g 18.34g Black gram
Calories 144kcal 105kcal Tofu
Sugar 2.01g Tofu
Fiber 2.3g 6.4g Black gram
Calcium 683mg 53mg Tofu
Iron 2.66mg 1.75mg Tofu
Magnesium 58mg 63mg Black gram
Phosphorus 190mg 156mg Tofu
Potassium 237mg 231mg Tofu
Sodium 14mg 7mg Black gram
Zinc 1.57mg 0.83mg Tofu
Copper 0.378mg 0.139mg Tofu
Manganese 1.181mg 0.412mg Tofu
Selenium 17.4µg 2.5µg Tofu
Vitamin A 166IU 31IU Tofu
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Black gram
Vitamin E 0.15mg Black gram
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1mg Black gram
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.15mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.102mg 0.075mg Tofu
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 1.5mg Black gram
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.433mg Black gram
Vitamin B6 0.092mg 0.058mg Tofu
Folate 29µg 94µg Black gram
Vitamin K 2.7µg Black gram
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.078mg Tofu
Threonine 0.785mg 0.262mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0.385mg Tofu
Leucine 1.392mg 0.625mg Tofu
Lysine 0.883mg 0.5mg Tofu
Methionine 0.211mg 0.11mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.835mg 0.44mg Tofu
Valine 0.87mg 0.423mg Tofu
Histidine 0.431mg 0.211mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 1.261g 0.038g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 1.925g 0.029g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 4.921g 0.359g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tofu Black gram
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
11%
Tofu
17%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Tofu
35%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.223g)
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.

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. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172427/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.