Side-by-Side Comparison

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) vs Tofu (Firm)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Neat fresh white paneer cubes resting on clean studio slate
dairy

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)

296Calories
18.3Protein
0.0Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Clean geometric cubes of firm white tofu on neutral ceramic plate
legumes

Tofu (Firm)

83Calories
10.0Protein
0.9Fiber
0.1Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-72%
Tofu (Firm)

Tofu (Firm) has fewer calories (energy) (83 kcal vs 296 kcal, 213 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+83%
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 18.3 g vs 10.0 g in Tofu (Firm) (+8.3 g, +83%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
Tofu (Firm)

Tofu (Firm) provides 0.90 g vs 0 g in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+0.90 g).

Higher Vitamin C
Tofu (Firm)

Tofu (Firm) provides 0.10 mg vs 0 mg in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+0.10 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)100 g edible portion
Tofu (Firm)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
296 kcal15% DV
Tofu (Firm)
83 kcal4% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 296 kcal vs 83 kcal in Tofu (Firm) (+213 kcal, +257%).

ProteinPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
18.3 g37% DV
Tofu (Firm)
10.0 g20% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 18.3 g vs 10.0 g in Tofu (Firm) (+8.3 g, +83%).

CarbohydratesPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
4.2 g2% DV
Tofu (Firm)
1.9 g1% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 4.2 g vs 1.9 g in Tofu (Firm) (+2.3 g, +123%).

Dietary FiberTofu (Firm) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0 g
Tofu (Firm)
0.90 g3% DV

Tofu (Firm) has higher dietary fiber (0.90 g vs 0 g).

Total FatPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
22.8 g29% DV
Tofu (Firm)
5.3 g7% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 22.8 g vs 5.3 g in Tofu (Firm) (+17.5 g, +333%).

Total SugarsPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
2.6 g5% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.62 g1% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 2.6 g vs 0.62 g in Tofu (Firm) (+2.0 g, +319%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CTofu (Firm) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0 mg
Tofu (Firm)
0.10 mg

Tofu (Firm) provides slightly more vitamin c (0.10 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
180 µg20% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0 µg

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) has higher vitamin a (rae) (180 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin DPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.5 µg3% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0 µg

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) has higher vitamin d (0.5 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin EPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.40 mg3% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.01 mg

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 0.40 mg vs 0.01 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+0.39 mg, +3900%).

Vitamin KTofu (Firm) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
1.5 µg1% DV
Tofu (Firm)
2.4 µg2% DV

Tofu (Firm) provides 2.4 µg vs 1.5 µg in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+0.9 µg, +60%).

Folate (DFE)Tofu (Firm) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
18 µg5% DV
Tofu (Firm)
19 µg5% DV

Tofu (Firm) provides 19 µg vs 18 µg in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+1.0 µg, +6%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.04 mg3% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.08 mg7% DV

Both Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) and Tofu (Firm) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.04 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.28 mg22% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.05 mg4% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 0.28 mg vs 0.05 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+0.23 mg, +438%).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Similar
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.15 mg1% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.20 mg1% DV

Both Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) and Tofu (Firm) provide similar amounts of niacin (vitamin b3) (0.15 mg).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.35 mg7% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.07 mg1% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 0.35 mg vs 0.07 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+0.28 mg, +415%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.08 mg5% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.05 mg3% DV

Both Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) and Tofu (Firm) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.08 mg).

Vitamin B12Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.9 µg38% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0 µg

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) has higher vitamin b12 (0.9 µg vs 0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
22.0 mg1% DV
Tofu (Firm)
9.0 mg

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 22.0 mg vs 9.0 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+13.0 mg, +144%).

PotassiumTofu (Firm) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
110 mg2% DV
Tofu (Firm)
148 mg3% DV

Tofu (Firm) provides 148 mg vs 110 mg in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+38.0 mg, +35%).

CalciumPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
480 mg37% DV
Tofu (Firm)
282 mg22% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 480 mg vs 282 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+198 mg, +70%).

IronTofu (Firm) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.40 mg2% DV
Tofu (Firm)
2.0 mg11% DV

Tofu (Firm) provides 2.0 mg vs 0.40 mg in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+1.6 mg, +410%).

MagnesiumTofu (Firm) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
18.0 mg4% DV
Tofu (Firm)
37.0 mg9% DV

Tofu (Firm) provides 37.0 mg vs 18.0 mg in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+19.0 mg, +106%).

PhosphorusPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
280 mg22% DV
Tofu (Firm)
121 mg10% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 280 mg vs 121 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+159 mg, +131%).

ZincPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
2.1 mg19% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.89 mg8% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 2.1 mg vs 0.89 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+1.2 mg, +136%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
14.2 g71% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.79 g4% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 14.2 g vs 0.79 g in Tofu (Firm) (+13.4 g, +1697%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) leads in 16 categories while Tofu (Firm) leads in 7.Both foods show similar concentrations in 3 nutrients. Overall, Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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