Potato Starch vs. Tofu

Nutrition comparison of Potato Starch and Tofu


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of potato starch versus tofu (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in potato starch and tofu:

  • Tofu has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Tofu is a great source of protein.
  • Tofu is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of potato starch and tofu is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Potato Starch (POTATO STARCH) and Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

calories

Potato starch is high in calories and tofu has 77% less calories than potato starch - tofu has 76 calories per 100 grams and potato starch has 333 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, potato starch is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to tofu per calorie. Potato starch has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for tofu, 39:9:52 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Potato Starch Tofu
Protein ~ 39%
Carbohydrates 100% 9%
Fat ~ 52%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Potato starch is high in carbohydrates and tofu has 98% less carbohydrates than potato starch - tofu has 1.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and potato starch has 83.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Tofu has more dietary fiber than potato starch - tofu has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Tofu and potato starch contain similar amounts of sugar - tofu has 0.62g of sugar per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Tofu is a great source of protein and it has more protein than potato starch - tofu has 8.1g of protein per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Fat

saturated fat

Both tofu and potato starch are low in saturated fat - tofu has 0.69g of saturated fat per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Tofu and potato starch contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - tofu has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Tofu has more Vitamin A than potato starch - tofu has 25.5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Tofu and potato starch contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tofu has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Tofu and potato starch contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tofu has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Tofu has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Potato Starch Tofu
Thiamin ~ 0.081 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.052 MG
Niacin ~ 0.195 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.068 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.047 MG
Folate ~ 15 UG

Minerals

calcium

Tofu is an excellent source of calcium and it has more calcium than potato starch - tofu has 350mg of calcium per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

iron

Tofu is an excellent source of iron and it has more iron than potato starch - tofu has 5.4mg of iron per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

potassium

Tofu has more potassium than potato starch - tofu has 121mg of potassium per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.




Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Potato Starch or Tofu .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Potato Starch (POTATO STARCH) and Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) .

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FAQ

Does tofu or potato starch contain more calories in 100 grams?
Potato starch is high in calories and tofu has 80% less calories than potato starch - tofu has 76 calories in 100g and potato starch has 333 calories.

Is tofu or potato starch better for protein?
Tofu is a great source of protein and it has more protein than potato starch - tofu has 8.1g of protein per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Does tofu or potato starch have more carbohydrates?
By weight, potato starch is high in carbohydrates and tofu has 100% fewer carbohydrates than potato starch - tofu has 1.9g of carbs for 100g and potato starch has 83.3g of carbohydrates.

Does tofu or potato starch contain more calcium?
Tofu is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than potato starch - tofu has 350mg of calcium in 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Does tofu or potato starch contain more iron?
Tofu is an abundant source of iron and it has more iron than potato starch - tofu has 5.4mg of iron in 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.