Tofu vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tofu and table salt
- Table salt has less calcium, manganese, copper, selenium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B1 than tofu.
- Table salt covers your daily need for sodium, 1685% more than tofu.
- Tofu has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of tofu is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Salt, table.
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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 | +5700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2745.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2862.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +706.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1160% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1470% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1081% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17300% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34815% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +7028.6% |
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 14mg | 38758mg | 1685% |
| Calcium | 683mg | 24mg | 66% |
| Manganese | 1.181mg | 0.1mg | 47% |
| Copper | 0.378mg | 0.03mg | 39% |
| Protein | 17.27g | 0g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.921g | 0g | 33% |
| Selenium | 17.4µg | 0.1µg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 0.33mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 58mg | 1mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 0.1mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Fats | 8.72g | 0g | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.102mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.092mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Folate | 29µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 0kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 8mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.261g | 0g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.925g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.78g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.392mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.883mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.835mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.87mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.431mg | 0mg | 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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0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
510%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 38744mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.261g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.