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Tofu vs. Horseradish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tofu and horseradish

  • Tofu has more calcium, manganese, copper, iron, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and magnesium, while horseradish has more vitamin C.
  • Tofu's daily need coverage for calcium is 63% higher.
  • Horseradish contains 20 times less vitamin B1 than tofu. Tofu contains 0.158mg of vitamin B1, while horseradish contains 0.008mg.
  • The amount of sodium in tofu is lower.
  • Tofu has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tofu is 15, while the glycemic index of horseradish is 35.

The food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Horseradish, prepared.

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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 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1119.6%
Contains more IronIron +533.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +551.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +512.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +837.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +521.4%
~equal in Potassium ~246mg

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
4
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 83% 0% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1875%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12350%
Contains more FolateFolate +96.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.386mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1363.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1163.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +306.1%
Contains more WaterWater +21.8%
Contains more OtherOther +25.7%

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
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1380.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1351.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Horseradish DV% diff.
Calcium 683mg 56mg 63%
Manganese 1.181mg 0.126mg 46%
Copper 0.378mg 0.058mg 36%
Protein 17.27g 1.18g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.921g 0.339g 31%
Iron 2.66mg 0.42mg 28%
Selenium 17.4µg 2.8µg 27%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 24.9mg 27%
Phosphorus 190mg 31mg 23%
Sodium 14mg 420mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.008mg 13%
Fats 8.72g 0.69g 12%
Magnesium 58mg 27mg 7%
Zinc 1.57mg 0.83mg 7%
Folate 29µg 57µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.102mg 0.024mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.261g 0.09g 5%
Calories 144kcal 48kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.925g 0.13g 4%
Fiber 2.3g 3.3g 4%
Carbs 2.78g 11.29g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.093mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.092mg 0.073mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0.48g 7.99g N/A
Potassium 237mg 246mg 0%
Sugar 7.99g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 0.386mg 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 Horseradish
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
13%
Horseradish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Tofu
22%
Horseradish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.171g)
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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.