Side-by-Side Comparison

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) vs Tofu (Firm)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean cooked lentils in a restrained ceramic bowl showcasing hearty texture
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Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

116Calories
9.0Protein
7.9Fiber
1.5Vit C
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Clean geometric cubes of firm white tofu on neutral ceramic plate
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Tofu (Firm)

83Calories
10.0Protein
0.9Fiber
0.1Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

Comparing Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (cooked) with Tofu (Firm) (raw). Moisture variations and cooking state affect nutrient concentrations.

Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-28%
Tofu (Firm)

Tofu (Firm) has fewer calories (energy) (83 kcal vs 116 kcal, 33 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+11%
Tofu (Firm)

Tofu (Firm) provides 10.0 g vs 9.0 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.96 g, +11%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+778%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 7.9 g vs 0.90 g in Tofu (Firm) (+7.0 g, +778%).

Higher Vitamin C
+1400%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.5 mg vs 0.10 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+1.4 mg, +1400%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)100 g edible portion
Tofu (Firm)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
116 kcal6% DV
Tofu (Firm)
83 kcal4% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 116 kcal vs 83 kcal in Tofu (Firm) (+33 kcal, +40%).

ProteinTofu (Firm) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
9.0 g18% DV
Tofu (Firm)
10.0 g20% DV

Tofu (Firm) provides 10.0 g vs 9.0 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.96 g, +11%).

CarbohydratesLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
20.1 g7% DV
Tofu (Firm)
1.9 g1% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 20.1 g vs 1.9 g in Tofu (Firm) (+18.3 g, +971%).

Dietary FiberLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
7.9 g28% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.90 g3% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 7.9 g vs 0.90 g in Tofu (Firm) (+7.0 g, +778%).

Total FatTofu (Firm) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.38 g
Tofu (Firm)
5.3 g7% DV

Tofu (Firm) provides 5.3 g vs 0.38 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+4.9 g, +1284%).

Total SugarsLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.8 g4% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.62 g1% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.8 g vs 0.62 g in Tofu (Firm) (+1.2 g, +190%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.5 mg2% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.10 mg

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.5 mg vs 0.10 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+1.4 mg, +1400%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Similar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg
Tofu (Firm)
0 µg

Both Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) and Tofu (Firm) provide similar amounts of vitamin a (rae) (0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg
Tofu (Firm)
0 µg

Both Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) and Tofu (Firm) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ELentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.11 mg1% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.01 mg

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides slightly more vitamin e (0.11 mg vs 0.01 mg).

Vitamin KTofu (Firm) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.7 µg1% DV
Tofu (Firm)
2.4 µg2% DV

Tofu (Firm) provides 2.4 µg vs 1.7 µg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.7 µg, +41%).

Folate (DFE)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
181 µg45% DV
Tofu (Firm)
19 µg5% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 181 µg vs 19 µg in Tofu (Firm) (+162 µg, +853%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.17 mg14% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.08 mg7% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.17 mg vs 0.08 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.07 mg6% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.05 mg4% DV

Both Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) and Tofu (Firm) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.07 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.1 mg7% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.20 mg1% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.20 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+0.87 mg, +444%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.64 mg13% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.07 mg1% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 0.64 mg vs 0.07 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+0.57 mg, +838%).

Vitamin B6Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.18 mg10% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.05 mg3% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.18 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg
Tofu (Firm)
0 µg

Both Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) and Tofu (Firm) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumTofu (Firm) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
2.0 mg
Tofu (Firm)
9.0 mg

Tofu (Firm) provides 9.0 mg vs 2.0 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+7.0 mg, +350%).

PotassiumLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
369 mg8% DV
Tofu (Firm)
148 mg3% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 369 mg vs 148 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+221 mg, +149%).

CalciumTofu (Firm) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
19.0 mg1% DV
Tofu (Firm)
282 mg22% DV

Tofu (Firm) provides 282 mg vs 19.0 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+263 mg, +1384%).

IronLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
3.3 mg19% DV
Tofu (Firm)
2.0 mg11% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 3.3 mg vs 2.0 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+1.3 mg, +63%).

MagnesiumSimilar
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
36.0 mg9% DV
Tofu (Firm)
37.0 mg9% DV

Both Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) and Tofu (Firm) provide similar amounts of magnesium (36.0 mg).

PhosphorusLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
180 mg14% DV
Tofu (Firm)
121 mg10% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 180 mg vs 121 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+59.0 mg, +49%).

ZincLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.3 mg12% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.89 mg8% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.3 mg vs 0.89 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+0.38 mg, +43%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatTofu (Firm) higher
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.05 g
Tofu (Firm)
0.79 g4% DV

Tofu (Firm) provides 0.79 g vs 0.05 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.74 g, +1391%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) leads in 15 categories while Tofu (Firm) leads in 6.Both foods show similar concentrations in 5 nutrients. Overall, Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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