Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Fried Tofu VS Cauliflower

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Fried Tofu	26%	62%	12%
Cauliflower	26%	8%	66%

Macro Nutrients

	Fried Tofu	Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	13% 383kcal	1.22% 35.4kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	29.5% 28.6g	0.41% 0.4g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	13% 4.14g	0.58% 0.18g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	119% 1.9g	1.33% 0.021g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	83.7% 14.2g	0.13% 0.023g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	9.66% 12.6g	5.4% 7.04g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	5.3% 3.86g	3.73% 2.7g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	1.9% 1.37g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 1.33g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	14.5% 5.53g	7.46% 2.83g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	47.6% 26.7g	4.86% 2.72g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Fried Tofu	Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.16% 1.4μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	20% 0.24mg	5.9% 0.071mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	5.45% 0.071mg	6.54% 0.085mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	0.89% 0.14mg	4.5% 0.72mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.97% 0.2mg	19% 0.95mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	10.8% 0.14mg	20% 0.26mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	9.57% 38.3μg	20% 80.8μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	76% 68.3mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	0.38% 0.057mg	0.76% 0.11mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	9.2% 11μg	18.3% 22μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Fried Tofu	Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	52.7% 527mg	3.1% 31mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	62.7% 0.56mg	6.14% 0.055mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	0.035% 1.4μg	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	86.3% 6.9mg	7.44% 0.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	20.2% 85mg	5.06% 21.3mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	92% 2.1mg	9.55% 0.22mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	58% 407mg	8.9% 62.4mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	6.1% 207mg	12.5% 424mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	73.5% 40.4μg	1.55% 0.85μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.5% 22.7mg	2.83% 42.5mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	25.6% 2.82mg	3.48% 0.38mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.94% 71.6g	3.53% 131g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Fried Tofu VS Cauliflower per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Fried Tofu versus 5 oz of Cauliflower to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Fried Tofu vs Cauliflower:

• 5 ounces of Fried Tofu have 3.4 times more Vitamin B1 than Cauliflower.
• While 5 oz of Raw Cauliflower contain 5.1 times more Vitamin B3, 4.8 times more Vitamin B5, 1.9 times more Vitamin B6, 2.1 times more Vitamin B9, more Vitamin C and 2 times more Vitamin K than Fried Tofu.
• Both Fried Tofu and Cauliflower provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Fried Tofu have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3 and Vitamin C
• Both Fried Tofu as well as Raw Cauliflower have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Vitamin E in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Fried Tofu vs Cauliflower:

• 5 ounces of Fried Tofu have 16.9 times more Calcium, 10.2 times more Copper, 11.6 times more Iron, 4 times more Magnesium, 9.6 times more Manganese, 6.5 times more Phosphorus, 47.5 times more Selenium and 7.4 times more Zinc than Cauliflower.
• While 5 oz of Raw Cauliflower contain 2 times more Potassium, 1.9 times more Sodium and 1.8 times more Water than Fried Tofu.
• 5 ounces of Cauliflower lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Fried Tofu have 10.8 times more Energy, 72.1 times more Fat, 22.4 times more Saturated Fat, 89.7 times more Omega 3, 627.8 times more Omega 6, 1.8 times more Carbohydrate, 1.4 times more Sugars, 2 times more Fiber and 9.8 times more Protein than Cauliflower.
• 5 ounces of Cauliflower provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Omega 6