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Tofu vs. Glutinous rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tofu and glutinous rice

  • Glutinous rice contains less calcium, manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, and folate than tofu.
  • Tofu's daily need coverage for calcium is 68% higher.
  • Glutinous rice contains 29 times less folate than tofu. Tofu contains 29µg of folate, while glutinous rice contains 1µg.
  • Tofu has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tofu is 15, while the glycemic index of glutinous rice is 98.

The food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked.

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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
9
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 3.6% 0.6% 0.88% 5.3% 16% 11% 3.4% 0.65% 34% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1060%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2270%
Contains more IronIron +1800%
Contains more CopperCopper +671.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +282.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2275%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +350.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +210.7%
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
6
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% 0% 0.8% 0% 5% 3% 5.4% 13% 6% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +690%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +684.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
3
17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 g
2% 21% 77%
Protein: 2.02 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 21.09 g
Water: 76.63 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +755%
Contains more FatsFats +4489.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +658.6%
~equal in Water ~76.63g

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
22% 39% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7031.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tofu Glutinous rice
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Glutinous rice DV% diff.
Calcium 683mg 2mg 68%
Manganese 1.181mg 0.262mg 40%
Copper 0.378mg 0.049mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.921g 0.069g 32%
Iron 2.66mg 0.14mg 32%
Protein 17.27g 2.02g 31%
Phosphorus 190mg 8mg 26%
Selenium 17.4µg 5.6µg 21%
Fats 8.72g 0.19g 13%
Magnesium 58mg 5mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.02mg 12%
Zinc 1.57mg 0.41mg 11%
Folate 29µg 1µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.102mg 0.013mg 7%
Potassium 237mg 10mg 7%
Carbs 2.78g 21.09g 6%
Saturated fat 1.261g 0.039g 6%
Fiber 2.3g 1g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.092mg 0.026mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.925g 0.07g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.215mg 2%
Calories 144kcal 97kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 0.29mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0.48g 20.09g N/A
Sugar 0.05g N/A
Sodium 14mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Choline 2.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0.087mg 0%
Leucine 1.392mg 0.167mg 0%
Lysine 0.883mg 0.073mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.835mg 0.108mg 0%
Valine 0.87mg 0.123mg 0%
Histidine 0.431mg 0.047mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tofu Glutinous rice
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
3%
Glutinous rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Tofu
11%
Glutinous rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
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?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.222g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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
  2. Glutinous rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169711/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.