Side-by-Side Comparison

Sesame Seeds (Whole) vs Tofu (Firm)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean golden whole sesame seeds in a minimalist stone bowl
nuts seeds

Sesame Seeds (Whole)

573Calories
17.7Protein
11.8Fiber
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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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-86%
Tofu (Firm)

Tofu (Firm) has fewer calories (energy) (83 kcal vs 573 kcal, 490 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+78%
Sesame Seeds (Whole)

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 17.7 g vs 10.0 g in Tofu (Firm) (+7.8 g, +78%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+1211%
Sesame Seeds (Whole)

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 11.8 g vs 0.90 g in Tofu (Firm) (+10.9 g, +1211%).

Higher Vitamin C
Tofu (Firm)

Tofu (Firm) provides 0.10 mg vs 0 mg in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+0.10 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Sesame Seeds (Whole)100 g edible portion
Tofu (Firm)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
573 kcal29% DV
Tofu (Firm)
83 kcal4% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 573 kcal vs 83 kcal in Tofu (Firm) (+490 kcal, +590%).

ProteinSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
17.7 g35% DV
Tofu (Firm)
10.0 g20% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 17.7 g vs 10.0 g in Tofu (Firm) (+7.8 g, +78%).

CarbohydratesSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
23.5 g9% DV
Tofu (Firm)
1.9 g1% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 23.5 g vs 1.9 g in Tofu (Firm) (+21.6 g, +1147%).

Dietary FiberSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
11.8 g42% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.90 g3% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 11.8 g vs 0.90 g in Tofu (Firm) (+10.9 g, +1211%).

Total FatSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
49.7 g64% DV
Tofu (Firm)
5.3 g7% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 49.7 g vs 5.3 g in Tofu (Firm) (+44.4 g, +844%).

Total SugarsTofu (Firm) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.30 g1% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.62 g1% DV

Tofu (Firm) provides 0.62 g vs 0.30 g in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+0.32 g, +107%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CTofu (Firm) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0 mg
Tofu (Firm)
0.10 mg

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

Vitamin A (RAE)Similar
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0 µg
Tofu (Firm)
0 µg

Both Sesame Seeds (Whole) and Tofu (Firm) provide similar amounts of vitamin a (rae) (0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0 µg
Tofu (Firm)
0 µg

Both Sesame Seeds (Whole) and Tofu (Firm) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ESesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.25 mg2% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.01 mg

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 0.25 mg vs 0.01 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+0.24 mg, +2400%).

Vitamin KTofu (Firm) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0 µg
Tofu (Firm)
2.4 µg2% DV

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

Folate (DFE)Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
97 µg24% DV
Tofu (Firm)
19 µg5% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 97 µg vs 19 µg in Tofu (Firm) (+78 µg, +411%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.79 mg66% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.08 mg7% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 0.79 mg vs 0.08 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+0.71 mg, +877%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.25 mg19% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.05 mg4% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 0.25 mg vs 0.05 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+0.20 mg, +375%).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
4.5 mg28% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.20 mg1% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 4.5 mg vs 0.20 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+4.3 mg, +2215%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Similar
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.05 mg1% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.07 mg1% DV

Both Sesame Seeds (Whole) and Tofu (Firm) provide similar amounts of pantothenic acid (b5) (0.05 mg).

Vitamin B6Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.79 mg46% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.05 mg3% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 0.79 mg vs 0.05 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+0.74 mg, +1581%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0 µg
Tofu (Firm)
0 µg

Both Sesame Seeds (Whole) and Tofu (Firm) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
11.0 mg
Tofu (Firm)
9.0 mg

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 11.0 mg vs 9.0 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+2.0 mg, +22%).

PotassiumSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
468 mg10% DV
Tofu (Firm)
148 mg3% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 468 mg vs 148 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+320 mg, +216%).

CalciumSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
975 mg75% DV
Tofu (Firm)
282 mg22% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 975 mg vs 282 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+693 mg, +246%).

IronSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
14.6 mg81% DV
Tofu (Firm)
2.0 mg11% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 14.6 mg vs 2.0 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+12.5 mg, +613%).

MagnesiumSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
351 mg84% DV
Tofu (Firm)
37.0 mg9% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 351 mg vs 37.0 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+314 mg, +849%).

PhosphorusSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
629 mg50% DV
Tofu (Firm)
121 mg10% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 629 mg vs 121 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+508 mg, +420%).

ZincSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
7.8 mg70% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.89 mg8% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 7.8 mg vs 0.89 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+6.9 mg, +771%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
7.0 g35% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.79 g4% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 7.0 g vs 0.79 g in Tofu (Firm) (+6.2 g, +781%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Sesame Seeds (Whole) leads in 19 categories while Tofu (Firm) leads in 3.Both foods show similar concentrations in 4 nutrients. Overall, Sesame Seeds (Whole) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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