Tofu vs. Chickpea flour (besan) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tofu and chickpea flour (besan)
- Tofu has more calcium; however, chickpea flour (besan) is higher in folate, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese.
- Chickpea flour (besan) covers your daily need for folate, 102% more than tofu.
- Tofu has 15 times more calcium than chickpea flour (besan). While tofu has 683mg of calcium, chickpea flour (besan) has only 45mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Chickpea flour (besan).
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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 | +1417.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +109.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +186.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +257% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +141.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.5% |
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 | +207.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +362.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +355.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +434.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1406.9% |
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:
22.39 g
Fats:
6.69 g
Carbs:
57.82 g
Water:
10.28 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +579.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1979.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.4% |
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
0.693 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.983 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 29µg | 437µg | 102% |
| Calcium | 683mg | 45mg | 64% |
| Copper | 0.378mg | 0.912mg | 59% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 10.8g | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.092mg | 0.492mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 4.86mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.486mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 58mg | 166mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 318mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 2.78g | 57.82g | 18% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 846mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 1.181mg | 1.6mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 17.4µg | 8.3µg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.921g | 2.983g | 13% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 387kcal | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 2.81mg | 11% |
| Protein | 17.27g | 22.39g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.606mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 1.762mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9.1µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.261g | 0.693g | 3% |
| Fats | 8.72g | 6.69g | 3% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.925g | 1.504g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.48g | 47.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.85g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.102mg | 0.106mg | 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% |
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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
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54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
117%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.568g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)