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Tofu vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tofu and edible mushroom?

  • Tofu is richer in calcium, manganese, iron, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, and zinc, yet edible mushroom is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Tofu's daily need coverage for calcium is 68% higher.
  • Tofu has 25 times more manganese than edible mushroom. Tofu has 1.181mg of manganese, while edible mushroom has 0.047mg.
  • Tofu has a lower glycemic index than edible mushroom.

We used Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Mushrooms, white, raw types in this comparison.

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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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +544.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22666.7%
Contains more IronIron +432%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +201.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2412.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%

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
2
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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +950%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1025.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
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17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +458.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2464.7%
Contains more OtherOther +62.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.3%
Contains more WaterWater +32.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.261 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.921 g
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2975.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tofu Edible mushroom
Lower in Sugar ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Edible mushroom DV% diff.
Calcium 683mg 3mg 68%
Manganese 1.181mg 0.047mg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.921g 0.16g 32%
Protein 17.27g 3.09g 28%
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 1.497mg 27%
Iron 2.66mg 0.5mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.102mg 0.402mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 3.607mg 20%
Selenium 17.4µg 9.3µg 15%
Phosphorus 190mg 86mg 15%
Fats 8.72g 0.34g 13%
Magnesium 58mg 9mg 12%
Zinc 1.57mg 0.52mg 10%
Copper 0.378mg 0.318mg 7%
Calories 144kcal 22kcal 6%
Saturated fat 1.261g 0.05g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.081mg 6%
Fiber 2.3g 1g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.925g 0g 5%
Folate 29µg 17µg 3%
Choline 17.3mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.1mg 2%
Potassium 237mg 318mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin B6 0.092mg 0.104mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 0.48g 2.26g N/A
Carbs 2.78g 3.26g 0%
Sugar 1.98g N/A
Sodium 14mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 1.392mg 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 0.883mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.835mg 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.87mg 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.431mg 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Edible mushroom
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%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Tofu
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.211g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.