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Tofu yogurt vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tofu yogurt and spaghetti?

  • Tofu yogurt is higher in calcium, choline, iron, magnesium, and polyunsaturated fat, yet spaghetti is higher in selenium and fiber.
  • Spaghetti's daily need coverage for selenium is 24% more.
  • Tofu yogurt has 17 times more calcium than spaghetti. While tofu yogurt has 118mg of calcium, spaghetti has only 7mg.

We used Tofu yogurt and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt types 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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1585.7%
Contains more IronIron +112%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.1%
~equal in Potassium ~44mg

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% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +656.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.02mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +93.5%
Contains more WaterWater +24.7%
Contains more OtherOther +342.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.4%

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
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +205.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +212%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32%

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 Spaghetti
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu yogurt Spaghetti DV% diff.
Selenium 13µg 26.4µg 24%
Manganese 0.322mg 14%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Calcium 118mg 7mg 11%
Choline 48.4mg 6.4mg 8%
Iron 1.06mg 0.5mg 7%
Fiber 0.2g 1.8g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.017g 0.326g 5%
Carbs 15.96g 30.86g 5%
Magnesium 40mg 18mg 5%
Protein 3.5g 5.8g 5%
Calories 94kcal 158kcal 3%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0µg 3%
Phosphorus 38mg 58mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.02mg 3%
Copper 0.075mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg 3%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.51mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.049mg 2%
Fats 1.8g 0.93g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.24mg 0.4mg 1%
Sodium 35mg 1mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.4g 0.131g 1%
Net carbs 15.76g 29.06g N/A
Potassium 47mg 44mg 0%
Sugar 1.24g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.02mg 0%
Folate 6µg 7µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.259g 0.176g 0%
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.206mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0%
Valine 0.262mg 0%
Histidine 0.132mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu yogurt Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Tofu yogurt
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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
  2. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.