Tofu vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tofu and whey
- Tofu has more calcium, manganese, copper, iron, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B1; however, whey is richer in vitamin B12.
- Tofu covers your daily calcium needs 64% more than whey.
- Whey has 1181 times less manganese than tofu. Tofu has 1.181mg of manganese, while whey has 0.001mg.
- Whey has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of whey is 43, while the glycemic index of tofu is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Whey, sweet, fluid.
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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 | +625% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1353.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4333.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +9350% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1107.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +313% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +118000% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +815.8% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +338.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +414.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +196.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +188% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1931.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2322.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1825% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44636.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 683mg | 47mg | 64% |
| Manganese | 1.181mg | 0.001mg | 51% |
| Copper | 0.378mg | 0.004mg | 42% |
| Protein | 17.27g | 0.85g | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.921g | 0.011g | 33% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 0.06mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 17.4µg | 1.9µg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 46mg | 21% |
| Fats | 8.72g | 0.36g | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 0.13mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.28µg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 58mg | 8mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.036mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
| Folate | 29µg | 1µg | 7% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 27kcal | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.261g | 0.23g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.383mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.925g | 0.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.092mg | 0.031mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.102mg | 0.158mg | 4% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 14mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 0.074mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 161mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.78g | 5.14g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.48g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.14g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.392mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.883mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.835mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.87mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.431mg | 0.016mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.031g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
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.