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Tofu vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tofu and parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Tofu has more manganese and iron; however, parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 94% more than tofu.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 14 times less manganese than tofu. Tofu has 1.181mg of manganese, while parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.085mg.
  • Tofu contains less saturated fat.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27, while the glycemic index of tofu is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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
6
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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.6%
Contains more IronIron +195.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1289.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +283.7%
~equal in Selenium ~17.7µg

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
5
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 0% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +444.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +234.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +190%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.9%
Contains more WaterWater +38%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.8%
Contains more FatsFats +129.4%
Contains more OtherOther +473.6%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +965.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +216.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg 94%
Phosphorus 190mg 729mg 77%
Sodium 14mg 1529mg 66%
Saturated fat 1.261g 13.317g 55%
Manganese 1.181mg 0.085mg 48%
Calcium 683mg 1109mg 43%
Vitamin B2 0.102mg 0.486mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.921g 0.462g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Iron 2.66mg 0.9mg 22%
Zinc 1.57mg 3.87mg 21%
Vitamin A 160µg 18%
Fats 8.72g 20g 17%
Copper 0.378mg 0.238mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.029mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 1.925g 6.098g 10%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Calories 144kcal 265kcal 6%
Folate 29µg 10µg 5%
Magnesium 58mg 38mg 5%
Protein 17.27g 20g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.325mg 4%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.092mg 0.049mg 3%
Potassium 237mg 125mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 0.114mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Selenium 17.4µg 17.7µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Carbs 2.78g 1.37g 0%
Net carbs 0.48g 1.37g N/A
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.849mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 1.392mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0.883mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.835mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 0.87mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.431mg 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Parmigiano-Reggiano
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Tofu
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Tofu
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
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 - 1515mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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.
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.