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Tofu yogurt vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tofu yogurt and amaranth different?

  • Tofu yogurt is richer in selenium and calcium, while amaranth is higher in phosphorus, iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Amaranth covers your daily need for phosphorus, 16% more than tofu yogurt.
  • Tofu yogurt contains 3 times more calcium than amaranth. Tofu yogurt contains 118mg of calcium, while amaranth contains 47mg.

Tofu yogurt and Amaranth grain, cooked types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 35% 4.1% 40% 25% 8.5% 16% 4.6% 0% 71%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +151.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +187.2%
Contains more IronIron +98.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +177.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +289.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%

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.
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 8.3% 0.67% 6.2% 0% 15% 4.6% 4.5% 0% 4.6% 0% 8.8% 4.5% 26%
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% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +465%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.022mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.235mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 2% 16% 78%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 15.96 g
Water: 77.5 g
Other: 1.24 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more FatsFats +13.9%
Contains more OtherOther +61%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.1%
~equal in Protein ~3.8g
~equal in Water ~75.16g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu yogurt Amaranth DV% diff.
Manganese 0.854mg 37%
Phosphorus 38mg 148mg 16%
Selenium 13µg 5.5µg 14%
Iron 1.06mg 2.1mg 13%
Choline 48.4mg 9%
Copper 0.075mg 0.149mg 8%
Fiber 0.2g 2.1g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.113mg 7%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.017g 7%
Calcium 118mg 47mg 7%
Magnesium 40mg 65mg 6%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.86mg 5%
Folate 6µg 22µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.015mg 4%
Potassium 47mg 135mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Protein 3.5g 3.8g 1%
Sodium 35mg 6mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.4g 1%
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.19mg 1%
Carbs 15.96g 18.69g 1%
Saturated fat 0.259g 1%
Calories 94kcal 102kcal 0%
Fats 1.8g 1.58g 0%
Net carbs 15.76g 16.59g N/A
Sugar 1.24g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.022mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.24mg 0.235mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu yogurt Amaranth
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
6%
Tofu yogurt
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Tofu yogurt
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals

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 yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167722/nutrients
  2. Amaranth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.