Tofu vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tofu and ice cream
- Tofu has more calcium, manganese, copper, iron, selenium, and phosphorus, while ice cream has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
- Tofu's daily need coverage for calcium is 56% higher.
- Ice cream contains 148 times less manganese than tofu. Tofu contains 1.181mg of manganese, while ice cream contains 0.008mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in tofu is lower.
- Tofu has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tofu is 15, while the glycemic index of ice cream is 62.
The food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Ice creams, vanilla.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +314.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +433.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2855.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1543.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14662.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +866.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +285.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +228.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +336.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +393.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +748.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +988.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 683mg | 128mg | 56% |
| Manganese | 1.181mg | 0.008mg | 51% |
| Copper | 0.378mg | 0.023mg | 39% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 0.09mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.921g | 0.452g | 30% |
| Selenium | 17.4µg | 1.8µg | 28% |
| Protein | 17.27g | 3.5g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 1.261g | 6.79g | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.39µg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 44mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 105mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.102mg | 0.24mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.041mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 58mg | 14mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.581mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 0.69mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 2.78g | 23.6g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0.7g | 6% |
| Folate | 29µg | 5µg | 6% |
| Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
| Fats | 8.72g | 11g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.092mg | 0.048mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.925g | 2.969g | 3% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 207kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 0.116mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 199mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.48g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.22g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.392mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.883mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.835mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.87mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.431mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.529g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)