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Tofu vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tofu and khorasan wheat

  • Tofu is richer in calcium, yet khorasan wheat is richer in selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for khorasan wheat is 117% higher.
  • Tofu contains 31 times more calcium than khorasan wheat. Tofu contains 683mg of calcium, while khorasan wheat contains 22mg.
  • Tofu has a lower glycemic index than khorasan wheat.

Food types used in this article are Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 41% 205% 21% 100% 126% 43% 81% 1.8% 154% 95%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3004.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +124.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70%
Contains more IronIron +41.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +131.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +368.4%

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 40% 24% 7.1% 8% 21% 0% 0% 22% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +258.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1573.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +613.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
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17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 g
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.8%
Contains more FatsFats +309.4%
Contains more WaterWater +530.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2438.8%
Contains more OtherOther +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.261 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.921 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +803.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +692.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Khorasan wheat DV% diff.
Selenium 17.4µg 81.5µg 117%
Manganese 1.181mg 2.735mg 68%
Calcium 683mg 22mg 66%
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 6.375mg 37%
Fiber 2.3g 11.1g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.566mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.921g 0.621g 29%
Phosphorus 190mg 364mg 25%
Carbs 2.78g 70.58g 23%
Starch 52.41g 22%
Zinc 1.57mg 3.68mg 19%
Magnesium 58mg 130mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.949mg 16%
Iron 2.66mg 3.77mg 14%
Copper 0.378mg 0.506mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.092mg 0.259mg 13%
Fats 8.72g 2.13g 10%
Calories 144kcal 337kcal 10%
Folate 29µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.102mg 0.184mg 6%
Choline 25.8mg 5%
Protein 17.27g 14.54g 5%
Saturated fat 1.261g 0.196g 5%
Potassium 237mg 403mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.925g 0.213g 4%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0.48g 59.48g N/A
Sugar 7.84g N/A
Sodium 14mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.442mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0.566mg 0%
Leucine 1.392mg 1.112mg 0%
Lysine 0.883mg 0.416mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.251mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.835mg 0.772mg 0%
Valine 0.87mg 0.687mg 0%
Histidine 0.431mg 0.379mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tofu Khorasan wheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Tofu
35%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Tofu
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.065g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.