Beer vs. Tofu
Nutrition comparison of Beer and Tofu
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
tofu
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and tofu:
- Tofu has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, beer contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Tofu is a great source of protein.
- Tofu is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beer has 43% less calories than tofu - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and tofu has 76 calories.
| Beer | Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 9% |
| Fat | ~ | 52% |
| Alcohol | 64% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both beer and tofu are low in carbohydrates - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and tofu has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tofu are made of 67% sugar and 33% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.
dietary fiber
Tofu has more dietary fiber than beer - tofu has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Tofu and beer contain similar amounts of sugar - tofu has 0.62g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Tofu is a great source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than beer - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and tofu has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tofu and beer are low in saturated fat - tofu has 0.69g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tofu and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - tofu has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tofu has more Vitamin A than beer - tofu has 25.5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tofu and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tofu has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tofu and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tofu has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tofu has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, beer contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both beer and tofu contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Beer | Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.052 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 0.195 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | 0.068 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 15 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Tofu is an excellent source of calcium and it has 86 times more calcium than beer - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and tofu has 350mg of calcium.
iron
Tofu is an excellent source of iron and it has 267 times more iron than beer - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and tofu has 5.4mg of iron.
potassium
Tofu has 348% more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and tofu has 121mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does beer or tofu contain more calories in 100 grams?Beer has 40% less calories than tofu - beer has 43 calories in 100g and tofu has 76 calories.
Is beer or tofu better for protein?
Tofu is a great source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than beer - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and tofu has 8.1g of protein.
Does beer or tofu have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both beer and tofu are low in carbohydrates - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and tofu has 1.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tofu are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.
Does beer or tofu contain more calcium?
Tofu is a rich source of calcium and it has 86 times more calcium than beer - beer has 4mg of calcium in 100 grams and tofu has 350mg of calcium.
Does beer or tofu contain more iron?
Tofu is an abundant source of iron and it has 267 times more iron than beer - beer has 0.02mg of iron in 100 grams and tofu has 5.4mg of iron.