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Tofu vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tofu and Vermicelli

  • Tofu has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Vermicelli is richer in Copper, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily Copper needs 171% more than Tofu.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Vermicelli, made from soy.

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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.
Tofu
Tofu
6
:
4
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
Contains more Calcium +1141.8%
Contains more Iron +47%
Contains more Magnesium +2800%
Contains more Phosphorus +850%
Contains more Potassium +7800%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +170.1%
Contains more Copper +406.9%
Contains more Selenium +55.2%
Tofu
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 205% 100% 42% 82% 21% 2% 43% 126% 155% 95%
Vermicelli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains more Calcium +1141.8%
Contains more Iron +47%
Contains more Magnesium +2800%
Contains more Phosphorus +850%
Contains more Potassium +7800%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +170.1%
Contains more Copper +406.9%
Contains more Selenium +55.2%

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.
Tofu
Tofu
8
:
2
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
Contains more Vitamin A +348.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Tofu
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 1% 40% 24% 8% 8% 22% 22% 0% 0%
Vermicelli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +348.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
Tofu
3
:
2
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
Contains more Protein +17170%
Contains more Fats +8620%
Contains more Water +486.8%
Contains more Carbs +2861.2%
Contains more Other +298.6%
Tofu
17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 g
Vermicelli
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Protein +17170%
Contains more Fats +8620%
Contains more Water +486.8%
Contains more Carbs +2861.2%
Contains more Other +298.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
Tofu
2
:
1
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14707.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11902.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Tofu
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.921 g
Vermicelli
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14707.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11902.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tofu Vermicelli
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 0.48g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 17.27g 0.1g Tofu
Fats 8.72g 0.1g Tofu
Carbs 2.78g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 144kcal 331kcal Vermicelli
Sugar 17.44g Tofu
Fiber 2.3g 3.9g Vermicelli
Calcium 683mg 55mg Tofu
Iron 2.66mg 1.81mg Tofu
Magnesium 58mg 2mg Tofu
Phosphorus 190mg 20mg Tofu
Potassium 237mg 3mg Tofu
Sodium 14mg 4mg Vermicelli
Zinc 1.57mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 0.378mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Manganese 1.181mg Tofu
Selenium 17.4µg 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 166IU 37IU Tofu
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg Vermicelli
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.102mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin B5 0.133mg Tofu
Vitamin B6 0.092mg 0mg Tofu
Folate 29µg 0µg Tofu
Vitamin K 3.8µg Vermicelli
Tryptophan 0.235mg Tofu
Threonine 0.785mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.849mg Tofu
Leucine 1.392mg Tofu
Lysine 0.883mg Tofu
Methionine 0.211mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.835mg Tofu
Valine 0.87mg Tofu
Histidine 0.431mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 1.261g 0.014g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 1.925g 0.013g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 4.921g 0.041g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Vermicelli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
11%
Tofu
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Tofu
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.247g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172475/nutrients
  2. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.