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Tofu vs. Durian — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tofu and durian different?

  • Tofu is richer in calcium, manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, and zinc, while durian is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Tofu covers your daily need for calcium, 68% more than durian.
  • Tofu contains 6 times more iron than durian. Tofu contains 2.66mg of iron, while durian contains 0.43mg.
  • Durian has a higher glycemic index (49) than tofu (15).

Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Durian, raw or frozen 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.
Tofu
8
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%
Durian
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11283.3%
Contains more IronIron +518.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +460.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +387.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%

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%
Durian
8
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 66% 0.67% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9750%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +243.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
4
17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 g
Durian
1
5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1074.8%
Contains more FatsFats +63.6%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +874.5%
~equal in Water ~64.99g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Durian DV% diff.
Calcium 683mg 6mg 68%
Manganese 1.181mg 0.325mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.921g 33%
Protein 17.27g 1.47g 32%
Selenium 17.4µg 32%
Iron 2.66mg 0.43mg 28%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 19.7mg 22%
Phosphorus 190mg 39mg 22%
Copper 0.378mg 0.207mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.374mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.092mg 0.316mg 17%
Zinc 1.57mg 0.28mg 12%
Carbs 2.78g 27.09g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.102mg 0.2mg 8%
Magnesium 58mg 30mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.261g 6%
Fiber 2.3g 3.8g 6%
Potassium 237mg 436mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.925g 5%
Fats 8.72g 5.33g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 1.074mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.23mg 2%
Folate 29µg 36µg 2%
Sodium 14mg 2mg 1%
Calories 144kcal 147kcal 0%
Net carbs 0.48g 23.29g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tofu Durian
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
26%
Durian
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Tofu
21%
Durian

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.261g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Durian
Durian 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.