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Tofu yogurt vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tofu yogurt and Cereal

  • Tofu yogurt is richer in Selenium, yet Cereal is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Zinc, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Cereal is 519% higher.
  • Tofu yogurt contains 2 times more Selenium than Cereal. Tofu yogurt contains 13µg of Selenium, while Cereal contains 6.3µg.
  • Tofu yogurt contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Tofu yogurt and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).

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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%
Cereal
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 9.3% 1277% 46% 207% 33% 104% 103% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1080%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.4%
Contains more IronIron +3113.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2351.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.6%

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% 2% 6.2% 0% 15% 4.6% 4.5% 0% 4.6% 0% 8.8% 4.5% 26%
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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 128% 168% 1.6% 0% 1572% 893% 555% 14% 1381% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1440%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8360.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10380%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29830%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
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6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1950.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +444.2%
Contains more OtherOther +79.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.017 g
Cereal
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32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.354 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +96.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.26g

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 Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu yogurt Cereal Opinion
Calories 94kcal 378kcal Cereal
Protein 3.5g 6.06g Cereal
Fats 1.8g 1.08g Tofu yogurt
Vitamin C 2.5mg 38.5mg Cereal
Net carbs 15.76g 85.45g Cereal
Carbs 15.96g 86.85g Cereal
Magnesium 40mg 19mg Tofu yogurt
Calcium 118mg 10mg Tofu yogurt
Potassium 47mg 105mg Cereal
Iron 1.06mg 34.06mg Cereal
Sugar 1.24g 10.35g Tofu yogurt
Fiber 0.2g 1.4g Cereal
Copper 0.075mg 0.137mg Cereal
Zinc 0.31mg 7.6mg Cereal
Phosphorus 38mg 77mg Cereal
Sodium 35mg 795mg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin A 33IU 2792IU Cereal
Vitamin A 2µg 814µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.08mg Tofu yogurt
Manganese 0.79mg Cereal
Selenium 13µg 6.3µg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 6.288mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 3.87mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 0.24mg 29.62mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 5.986mg Cereal
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0µg Tofu yogurt
Folate 6µg Tofu yogurt
Choline 48.4mg Tofu yogurt
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.26g Tofu yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g 0.204g Tofu yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.017g 0.354g Tofu yogurt
Tryptophan 0.066mg Cereal
Threonine 0.241mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.26mg Cereal
Leucine 0.767mg Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg Cereal
Methionine 0.13mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg Cereal
Valine 0.344mg Cereal
Histidine 0.162mg Cereal
Fructose 0.26g Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tofu yogurt Cereal
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
7%
Tofu yogurt
363%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Tofu yogurt
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 760mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
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 yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167722/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.