Tofu vs. Canola oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tofu and canola oil different?
- Tofu is higher than canola oil in calcium, manganese, copper, iron, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Tofu covers your daily need for calcium, 68% more than canola oil.
- Tofu is lower in saturated fat.
- Tofu has a higher glycemic index (15) than canola oil (0).
Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Oil, canola types were used in this article.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.27 g
Fats:
8.72 g
Carbs:
2.78 g
Water:
69.83 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1046.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.921 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.365 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.142 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3187.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +471.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.921g | 28.142g | 155% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.925g | 63.276g | 153% |
| Fats | 8.72g | 100g | 140% |
| Vitamin E | 17.46mg | 116% | |
| Calcium | 683mg | 0mg | 68% |
| Vitamin K | 71.3µg | 59% | |
| Manganese | 1.181mg | 0mg | 51% |
| Copper | 0.378mg | 0mg | 42% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 884kcal | 37% |
| Protein | 17.27g | 0g | 35% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 17.4µg | 0µg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 1.261g | 7.365g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 58mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.102mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Folate | 29µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.092mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.78g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.395g | N/A |
| Choline | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.392mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.883mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.835mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.87mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 9.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 18.64g | N/A |
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
9%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
0%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.104g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.