Tofu vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tofu and rye different?
- Tofu is richer in calcium, while rye is higher in manganese, fiber, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
- Tofu covers your daily need for calcium, 66% more than rye.
- Rye has a higher glycemic index (34) than tofu (15).
Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Rye grain types were 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 CalciumCalcium | +2745.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +89.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +118.2% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +146.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1020.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +994.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +219.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +435% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +558.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2628.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +825.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +541.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.4% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 683mg | 24mg | 66% |
| Manganese | 1.181mg | 2.577mg | 61% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 15.1g | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.921g | 0.767g | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 1.456mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 2.78g | 75.86g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 4.27mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 332mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.092mg | 0.294mg | 16% |
| Protein | 17.27g | 10.34g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.316mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 58mg | 110mg | 12% |
| Fats | 8.72g | 1.63g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.102mg | 0.251mg | 11% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 338kcal | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 2.65mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 510mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 17.4µg | 13.9µg | 6% |
| Choline | 30.4mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.261g | 0.197g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.925g | 0.208g | 4% |
| Folate | 29µg | 38µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.378mg | 0.367mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.48g | 60.76g | N/A |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 2.63mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.98g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.392mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.883mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.835mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.87mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.431mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.064g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.