Side-by-Side Comparison

Quinoa (Cooked) vs Tofu (Firm)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Fluffy cooked quinoa showing tiny light spiraled germ rings
grains

Quinoa (Cooked)

120Calories
4.4Protein
2.8Fiber
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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Preparation State Notice

Comparing Quinoa (Cooked) (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
-31%
Tofu (Firm)

Tofu (Firm) has fewer calories (energy) (83 kcal vs 120 kcal, 37 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+127%
Tofu (Firm)

Tofu (Firm) provides 10.0 g vs 4.4 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+5.6 g, +127%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+211%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 0.90 g in Tofu (Firm) (+1.9 g, +211%).

Higher Vitamin C
Tofu (Firm)

Tofu (Firm) provides 0.10 mg vs 0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.10 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Tofu (Firm)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV
Tofu (Firm)
83 kcal4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 120 kcal vs 83 kcal in Tofu (Firm) (+37 kcal, +45%).

ProteinTofu (Firm) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV
Tofu (Firm)
10.0 g20% DV

Tofu (Firm) provides 10.0 g vs 4.4 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+5.6 g, +127%).

CarbohydratesQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV
Tofu (Firm)
1.9 g1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 21.3 g vs 1.9 g in Tofu (Firm) (+19.4 g, +1033%).

Dietary FiberQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.90 g3% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 0.90 g in Tofu (Firm) (+1.9 g, +211%).

Total FatTofu (Firm) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV
Tofu (Firm)
5.3 g7% DV

Tofu (Firm) provides 5.3 g vs 1.9 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+3.3 g, +174%).

Total SugarsQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.62 g1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.87 g vs 0.62 g in Tofu (Firm) (+0.25 g, +40%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CTofu (Firm) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg
Tofu (Firm)
0.10 mg

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

Vitamin A (RAE)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg
Tofu (Firm)
0 µg

Quinoa (Cooked) has higher vitamin a (rae) (1.0 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Tofu (Firm)
0 µg

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

Vitamin EQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.01 mg

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.63 mg vs 0.01 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+0.62 mg, +6200%).

Vitamin KTofu (Firm) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Tofu (Firm)
2.4 µg2% DV

Tofu (Firm) has higher vitamin k (2.4 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV
Tofu (Firm)
19 µg5% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 42 µg vs 19 µg in Tofu (Firm) (+23 µg, +121%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.08 mg7% DV

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Tofu (Firm) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.11 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.05 mg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.11 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.20 mg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.41 mg vs 0.20 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+0.22 mg, +111%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.07 mg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.23 mg vs 0.07 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+0.16 mg, +235%).

Vitamin B6Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.05 mg3% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.12 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Tofu (Firm)
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumTofu (Firm) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg
Tofu (Firm)
9.0 mg

Tofu (Firm) provides 9.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+2.0 mg, +29%).

PotassiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV
Tofu (Firm)
148 mg3% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 172 mg vs 148 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+24.0 mg, +16%).

CalciumTofu (Firm) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV
Tofu (Firm)
282 mg22% DV

Tofu (Firm) provides 282 mg vs 17.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+265 mg, +1559%).

IronTofu (Firm) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV
Tofu (Firm)
2.0 mg11% DV

Tofu (Firm) provides 2.0 mg vs 1.5 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.55 mg, +37%).

MagnesiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV
Tofu (Firm)
37.0 mg9% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 64.0 mg vs 37.0 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+27.0 mg, +73%).

PhosphorusQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV
Tofu (Firm)
121 mg10% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 152 mg vs 121 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+31.0 mg, +26%).

ZincQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.89 mg8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.89 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+0.20 mg, +22%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatTofu (Firm) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.79 g4% DV

Tofu (Firm) provides 0.79 g vs 0.23 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.56 g, +243%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 15 categories while Tofu (Firm) leads in 8.Both foods show similar concentrations in 3 nutrients. Overall, Quinoa (Cooked) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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