Tofu vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tofu and yeast
- Tofu has more calcium, while yeast has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Yeast's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 903% higher.
- Yeast contains 23 times less calcium than tofu. Tofu contains 683mg of calcium, while yeast contains 30mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +2176.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +22.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +278.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +303% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +15.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +405.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +235.3% |
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 | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +6855.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3821.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10451.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10050.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1530.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +7969% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 10.99mg | 903% |
Folate | 29µg | 2340µg | 578% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.102mg | 4mg | 300% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 13.5mg | 267% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 40.2mg | 249% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.092mg | 1.5mg | 108% |
Fiber | 2.3g | 26.9g | 98% |
Calcium | 683mg | 30mg | 65% |
Phosphorus | 190mg | 637mg | 64% |
Zinc | 1.57mg | 7.94mg | 58% |
Protein | 17.27g | 40.44g | 46% |
Manganese | 1.181mg | 0.312mg | 38% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.921g | 0.017g | 33% |
Potassium | 237mg | 955mg | 21% |
Selenium | 17.4µg | 7.9µg | 17% |
Carbs | 2.78g | 41.22g | 13% |
Calories | 144kcal | 325kcal | 9% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.925g | 4.309g | 6% |
Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
Iron | 2.66mg | 2.17mg | 6% |
Copper | 0.378mg | 0.436mg | 6% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
Fats | 8.72g | 7.61g | 2% |
Sodium | 14mg | 51mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 1.261g | 1.001g | 1% |
Magnesium | 58mg | 54mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.48g | 14.32g | N/A |
Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.785mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 1.89mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.392mg | 2.92mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.883mg | 3.28mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.835mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.87mg | 2.31mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.431mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +14.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1274.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1382.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +303.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28847.1% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +123.8% |