Jackfruit vs. Fried Tofu
Nutrition comparison of Jackfruit and Fried Tofu
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jackfruit
versus
fried tofu
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jackfruit and fried tofu:
- Fried tofu has 62% less carbohydrates than jackfruit.
- Fried tofu has signficantly less sugar than jackfruit.
- Fried tofu is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Jackfruit has 13.9 times less saturated fat than fried tofu.
- Jackfruit has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Jackfruit is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Fried Tofu (Tofu, fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Fried tofu is high in calories and jackfruit has 65% less calories than fried tofu - fried tofu has 270 calories per 100 grams and jackfruit has 95 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jackfruit is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to fried tofu per calorie. Jackfruit has a macronutrient ratio of 6:88:6 and for fried tofu, 26:12:62 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jackfruit | Fried Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 12% |
| Fat | 6% | 62% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fried tofu has 62% less carbohydrates than jackfruit - fried tofu has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fried tofu is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 160% more dietary fiber than jackfruit - fried tofu has 3.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Fried tofu has signficantly less sugar than jackfruit - fried tofu has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and jackfruit has 19.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fried tofu is an excellent source of protein and it has 994% more protein than jackfruit - fried tofu has 18.8g of protein per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Jackfruit has 13.9 times less saturated fat than fried tofu - fried tofu has 2.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than fried tofu - jackfruit has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fried tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fried tofu and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fried tofu has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jackfruit has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Fried tofu and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fried tofu has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.34mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fried tofu has more Vitamin K than jackfruit - fried tofu has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jackfruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Jackfruit has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both jackfruit and fried tofu contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Jackfruit | Fried Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.92 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.235 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329 MG | 0.099 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fried tofu is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than jackfruit - fried tofu has 372mg of calcium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Fried tofu is an excellent source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than jackfruit - fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Jackfruit is an excellent source of potassium and it has 207% more potassium than fried tofu - fried tofu has 146mg of potassium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Jackfruit | Fried Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 16 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 157 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fried tofu has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than jackfruit per 100 grams.
| Jackfruit | Fried Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 1.346 G |
| Total | 0.079 G | 1.346 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fried tofu has more linoleic acid than jackfruit per 100 grams.
| Jackfruit | Fried Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 10.044 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 10.044 G |
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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Fried Tofu (Tofu, fried) .
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 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 fried tofu or jackfruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Fried tofu is high in calories and jackfruit has 70% less calories than fried tofu - fried tofu has 270 calories in 100g and jackfruit has 95 calories.
Does fried tofu or jackfruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fried tofu has 60% fewer carbohydrates than jackfruit - fried tofu has 8.9g of carbs for 100g and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
Does fried tofu or jackfruit contain more calcium?
Fried tofu is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than jackfruit - fried tofu has 372mg of calcium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.
Does fried tofu or jackfruit contain more iron?
Fried tofu is an abundant source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than jackfruit - fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.
Does fried tofu or jackfruit contain more potassium?
Jackfruit is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than fried tofu - fried tofu has 146mg of potassium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.