Tofu vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tofu and porridge different?
- Tofu is higher in calcium, manganese, copper, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, porridge is richer in iron.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for tofu is 60% higher.
- Tofu has a lower glycemic index (15) than porridge (66).
Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +1060% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +685.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1381.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +845% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1107.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1166.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +521.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +187.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +308% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +607.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +141.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1099.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4052.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +536.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +278.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6775% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4216.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 683mg | 87mg | 60% |
| Manganese | 1.181mg | 0mg | 51% |
| Copper | 0.378mg | 0.04mg | 38% |
| Protein | 17.27g | 1.44g | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.921g | 0.114g | 32% |
| Selenium | 17.4µg | 2.8µg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 15mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 3.74mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 58mg | 5mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 0.13mg | 13% |
| Fats | 8.72g | 0.21g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.055mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 16mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0.5g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.092mg | 0.013mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.261g | 0.033g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.102mg | 0.025mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.925g | 0.028g | 5% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 50kcal | 5% |
| Folate | 29µg | 12µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 2.78g | 10.52g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.48g | 10.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 14mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.392mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.883mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.835mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.87mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.431mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
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
87%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.228g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.