Tofu vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Tofu and Noodles?
- Tofu is richer in Calcium, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Noodles is richer in Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
- Tofu's daily need coverage for Calcium is 67% higher.
- Tofu has 4 times more Copper than Noodles. Tofu has 0.378mg of Copper, while Noodles has 0.098mg.
We used Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +176.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5591.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +523.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +285.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +274.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +690.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +445.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +189.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +280.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +321.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +180% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +805% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +231.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +791.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -66.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 144kcal | 138kcal |
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| Protein | 17.27g | 4.54g |
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| Fats | 8.72g | 2.07g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.48g | 23.96g |
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| Carbs | 2.78g | 25.16g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 58mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 683mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 237mg | 38mg |
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| Iron | 2.66mg | 1.47mg |
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| Sugar | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.378mg | 0.098mg |
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| Zinc | 1.57mg | 0.65mg |
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| Phosphorus | 190mg | 76mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 166IU | 21IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 1.181mg | 0.315mg |
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| Selenium | 17.4µg | 23.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.289mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.102mg | 0.136mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 2.077mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.263mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.092mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg |
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| Folate | 29µg | 84µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.029g |
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| Choline | 25.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.261g | 0.419g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.925g | 0.581g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.921g | 0.552g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.043mg |
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| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.138mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0.19mg |
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| Leucine | 1.392mg | 0.365mg |
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| Lysine | 0.883mg | 0.137mg |
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| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.086mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.835mg | 0.24mg |
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| Valine | 0.87mg | 0.22mg |
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| Histidine | 0.431mg | 0.121mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.842g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins