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Tofu vs. Cutlet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tofu and Cutlet

  • Tofu has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Cutlet has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Cutlet's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 162% more.
  • Tofu has 31 times more Calcium than Cutlet. Tofu has 683mg of Calcium, while Cutlet has 22mg.
  • Tofu is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and WORTHINGTON Multigrain Cutlets, canned, unprepared.

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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
10
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0
Cutlet
Contains more Calcium +3004.5%
Contains more Iron +56.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +239.3%
Contains more Potassium +125.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +57%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 205% 100% 42% 82% 21% 2% 43% 126% 155% 95%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 64% 3% 24% 10% 49% 28% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3004.5%
Contains more Iron +56.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +239.3%
Contains more Potassium +125.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +57%

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
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4
Cutlet
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6800.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +443.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 362% 0% 0% 13% 307% 493% 0% 116% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6800.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +443.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
3
:
2
Cutlet
Contains more Fats +481.3%
Contains more Other +14.8%
Contains more Protein +34.9%
Contains more Carbs +162.6%
Equal in Water - 66.69
17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 g
23% 7% 67%
Protein: 23.29 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 66.69 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more Fats +481.3%
Contains more Other +14.8%
Contains more Protein +34.9%
Contains more Carbs +162.6%
Equal in Water - 66.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
2
:
1
Cutlet
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +862.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +515.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.921 g
23% 15% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +862.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +515.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Cutlet Opinion
Net carbs 0.48g 2.8g Cutlet
Protein 17.27g 23.29g Cutlet
Fats 8.72g 1.5g Tofu
Carbs 2.78g 7.3g Cutlet
Calories 144kcal 117kcal Tofu
Sugar 0.2g Tofu
Fiber 2.3g 4.5g Cutlet
Calcium 683mg 22mg Tofu
Iron 2.66mg 1.7mg Tofu
Magnesium 58mg 3mg Tofu
Phosphorus 190mg 56mg Tofu
Potassium 237mg 105mg Tofu
Sodium 14mg 371mg Tofu
Zinc 1.57mg 1mg Tofu
Copper 0.378mg Tofu
Manganese 1.181mg Tofu
Selenium 17.4µg Tofu
Vitamin A 166IU 0IU Tofu
Vitamin E 18.09mg Cutlet
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.05mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.102mg 1.33mg Cutlet
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 26.29mg Cutlet
Vitamin B5 0.133mg Tofu
Vitamin B6 0.092mg 0.5mg Cutlet
Folate 29µg 2µg Tofu
Tryptophan 0.235mg Tofu
Threonine 0.785mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.849mg Tofu
Leucine 1.392mg Tofu
Lysine 0.883mg Tofu
Methionine 0.211mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.835mg Tofu
Valine 0.87mg Tofu
Histidine 0.431mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 1.261g 0.3g Cutlet
Monounsaturated Fat 1.925g 0.2g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 4.921g 0.8g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Cutlet
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
108%
Cutlet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Tofu
18%
Cutlet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.961g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cutlet
Cutlet 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?
?
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.

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

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.