Walnut oil vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between walnut oil and tofu
- Walnut oil is higher in vitamin K, yet tofu is higher in iron, calcium, copper, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Tofu covers your daily iron needs 67% more than walnut oil.
- Walnut oil contains 13 times more saturated fat than tofu. While walnut oil contains 9.1g of saturated fat, tofu contains only 0.691g.
- The glycemic index of walnut oil is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Oil, walnut 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +3900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +7100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
8.08 g
Fats:
4.78 g
Carbs:
1.87 g
Water:
84.55 g
Other:
0.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1992.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
63.3 g
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 | +2059.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2245.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 63.3g | 2.699g | 404% |
| Fats | 100g | 4.78g | 146% |
| Iron | 0mg | 5.36mg | 67% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 22.8g | 1.056g | 54% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 76kcal | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 9.1g | 0.691g | 38% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 350mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 26% | |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.193mg | 21% |
| Protein | 0g | 8.08g | 16% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 8.9µg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 97mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 15µg | 2.4µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.081mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.8mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 30mg | 7% |
| Choline | 0.4mg | 28.8mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 121mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.052mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.047mg | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 15µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.87g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.195mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.068mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Sodium | 0mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
4%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.409g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tofu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)