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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 from Khorasan wheat is 117% higher.
  • Tofu contains 31 times more Calcium than Khorasan wheat. Tofu contains 683mg of Calcium, while Khorasan wheat contains 22mg.

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% 10% 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% 0.6% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1560%
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Khorasan wheat Opinion
Calories 144kcal 337kcal Khorasan wheat
Protein 17.27g 14.54g Tofu
Fats 8.72g 2.13g Tofu
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Tofu
Net carbs 0.48g 59.48g Khorasan wheat
Carbs 2.78g 70.58g Khorasan wheat
Magnesium 58mg 130mg Khorasan wheat
Calcium 683mg 22mg Tofu
Potassium 237mg 403mg Khorasan wheat
Iron 2.66mg 3.77mg Khorasan wheat
Sugar 7.84g Tofu
Fiber 2.3g 11.1g Khorasan wheat
Copper 0.378mg 0.506mg Khorasan wheat
Zinc 1.57mg 3.68mg Khorasan wheat
Starch 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Phosphorus 190mg 364mg Khorasan wheat
Sodium 14mg 5mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 166IU 10IU Tofu
Vitamin A 1µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 0.61mg Khorasan wheat
Manganese 1.181mg 2.735mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 17.4µg 81.5µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.566mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B2 0.102mg 0.184mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 6.375mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.949mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 0.092mg 0.259mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin K 1.8µg Khorasan wheat
Folate 29µg Tofu
Trans Fat 0g 0.005g Tofu
Choline 25.8mg Khorasan wheat
Saturated Fat 1.261g 0.196g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.925g 0.213g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 4.921g 0.621g Tofu
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.13mg Tofu
Threonine 0.785mg 0.442mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0.566mg Tofu
Leucine 1.392mg 1.112mg Tofu
Lysine 0.883mg 0.416mg Tofu
Methionine 0.211mg 0.251mg Khorasan wheat
Phenylalanine 0.835mg 0.772mg Tofu
Valine 0.87mg 0.687mg Tofu
Histidine 0.431mg 0.379mg Tofu
Fructose 0.11g Khorasan wheat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

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
10%
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 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 ($)
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.

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.