Tofu vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tofu and sun-dried tomato
- Tofu has more calcium, manganese, and selenium; however, sun-dried tomato has more vitamin C, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and fiber.
- Sun-dried tomato's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 113% more.
- Tofu has 15 times more calcium than sun-dried tomato. Tofu has 683mg of calcium, while sun-dried tomato has 47mg.
- Sun-dried tomato has a higher glycemic index than tofu.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.
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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 | +1353.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +101.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +153.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +480% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +39.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +560.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.1% |
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 FolateFolate | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +275.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +852.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +260.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +246.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.27 g
Fats:
8.72 g
Carbs:
2.78 g
Water:
69.83 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
14.08 g
Carbs:
23.33 g
Water:
53.83 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +241.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +739.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.921 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.06 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +138.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +350% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 101.8mg | 113% |
| Calcium | 683mg | 47mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 1565mg | 39% |
| Manganese | 1.181mg | 0.466mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 17.4µg | 3µg | 26% |
| Protein | 17.27g | 5.06g | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.102mg | 0.383mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 3.63mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.921g | 2.06g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.092mg | 0.319mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.925g | 8.663g | 17% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 5.8g | 14% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 266mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.378mg | 0.473mg | 11% |
| Fats | 8.72g | 14.08g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 139mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 0.78mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 2.78g | 23.33g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.479mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 58mg | 81mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.261g | 1.893g | 3% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 213kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.193mg | 3% |
| Folate | 29µg | 23µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0.48g | 17.53g | N/A |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 2.68mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.392mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.883mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.835mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.87mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.431mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
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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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53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.