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Tofu vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tofu and chocolate chip cookie

  • Tofu is richer in calcium, manganese, phosphorus, and selenium, yet chocolate chip cookie is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for tofu is 65% higher.
  • Tofu contains 2 times more phosphorus than chocolate chip cookie. Tofu contains 190mg of phosphorus, while chocolate chip cookie contains 100mg.
  • Tofu contains less saturated fat.
  • Tofu has a lower glycemic index than chocolate chip cookie.

Food types used in this article are Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter.

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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 39% 11% 20% 93% 129% 26% 43% 44% 86% 61%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1697.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +67%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~55mg
~equal in Potassium ~221mg
~equal in Iron ~2.48mg
~equal in Copper ~0.386mg

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
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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 0.67% 46% 0% 0% 46% 41% 26% 16% 19% 10% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.084mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +203%
Contains more WaterWater +1125.1%
Contains more FatsFats +225.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1993.5%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%

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
52% 31% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.541 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +328.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.541g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tofu Chocolate chip cookie
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Chocolate chip cookie DV% diff.
Calcium 683mg 38mg 65%
Saturated fat 1.261g 14.071g 58%
Fats 8.72g 28.4g 30%
Protein 17.27g 5.7g 23%
Manganese 1.181mg 0.663mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg 23%
Carbs 2.78g 58.2g 18%
Calories 144kcal 488kcal 17%
Monounsaturated fat 1.925g 8.241g 16%
Vitamin A 139µg 15%
Sodium 14mg 341mg 14%
Phosphorus 190mg 100mg 13%
Selenium 17.4µg 11.2µg 11%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.102mg 0.177mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 1.365mg 6%
Zinc 1.57mg 0.94mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.921g 4.541g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.259mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.184mg 2%
Iron 2.66mg 2.48mg 2%
Copper 0.378mg 0.386mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.092mg 0.084mg 1%
Folate 29µg 33µg 1%
Magnesium 58mg 55mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0.48g 58.2g N/A
Potassium 237mg 221mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 1.392mg 0.391mg 0%
Lysine 0.883mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.106mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.835mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.87mg 0.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.431mg 0.123mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tofu Chocolate chip cookie
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
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Tofu
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chocolate chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/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.