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Veal vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between veal and tofu

  • Veal has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, tofu is richer in iron, calcium, and manganese.
  • Tofu covers your daily iron needs 55% more than veal.
  • Tofu contains less cholesterol.
  • Tofu has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tofu is 15, while the glycemic index of veal is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Veal, ground, cooked, broiled and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate.

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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.
Veal
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 5.1% 30% 37% 34% 106% 93% 11% 4.6% 75%
Tofu
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 105% 11% 201% 64% 22% 42% 0.91% 79% 49%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +383.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1958.8%
Contains more IronIron +441.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1628.6%

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.
Veal
7
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% 0% 18% 62% 151% 70% 90% 159% 3% 8.3% 52%
Tofu
4
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 0.33% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 12% 3.7% 4.1% 11% 0% 6% 11% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +419.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4017.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +729.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +229.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veal
3
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Tofu
2
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +201.7%
Contains more FatsFats +58.2%
Contains more OtherOther +80.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +26.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veal
1
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
Tofu
2
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.699 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +168.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +390.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veal Tofu DV% diff.
Iron 0.99mg 5.36mg 55%
Vitamin B12 1.27µg 0µg 53%
Vitamin B3 8.03mg 0.195mg 49%
Cholesterol 103mg 0mg 34%
Protein 24.38g 8.08g 33%
Calcium 17mg 350mg 33%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.8mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.39mg 0.047mg 26%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.605mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.068mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.052mg 17%
Phosphorus 217mg 97mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 2.699g 14%
Choline 95mg 28.8mg 12%
Saturated fat 3.04g 0.691g 11%
Copper 0.103mg 0.193mg 10%
Selenium 13.7µg 8.9µg 9%
Potassium 337mg 121mg 6%
Calories 172kcal 76kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.84g 1.056g 4%
Fats 7.56g 4.78g 4%
Sodium 83mg 7mg 3%
Folate 11µg 15µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 2.4µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.081mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.01mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Magnesium 24mg 30mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.87g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.57g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.12mg 0%
Threonine 1.065mg 0.402mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.435mg 0%
Leucine 1.94mg 0.713mg 0%
Lysine 2.009mg 0.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0.108mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.984mg 0.428mg 0%
Valine 1.347mg 0.446mg 0%
Histidine 0.885mg 0.221mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Veal Tofu
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
47%
Veal
6%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Veal
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.349g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.

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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/nutrients
  2. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/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.