BroccolivsTofu Fried

Tofu Fried has more protein, Broccoli is lower in calories, while Broccoli is leaner.

ðŸŽŊWhen to Eat What

Goal-based picks for Broccoli vs Tofu Fried

⚖ïļWatching your weight

Go with Broccoli at just 31 kcal per 100g — 89% fewer calories.

ðŸŦ„Staying full longer

Tofu Fried will keep you satisfied longer with 3.9g fiber, 18.8g protein, 20.2g fat — fat and protein slow digestion while fiber adds bulk, keeping hunger at bay.

💊Building muscle

Tofu Fried packs 18.8g of protein per 100g (28% of calories from protein) — the better pick for muscle growth and recovery.

âĪïļHeart health

Broccoli is the heart-friendlier option with lower saturated fat, more potassium.

🍌Electrolytes & cramp prevention

Broccoli provides 303mg of potassium per 100g — important for muscle function, hydration, and blood pressure.

ðŸĶīBone strength

Tofu Fried provides 372mg of calcium per 100g — a much better source for bone health.

ðŸ”ĨCalorie Breakdown

Broccoli
31kcal
Protein27%
Carbs65%
Fat8%
Tofu Fried
270kcal
Protein26%
Carbs12%
Fat62%

💊Macronutrient Comparison

BroccoliTofu Fried
ProteinB Wins
2.6g
19g
CarbohydratesB Wins
6.3g
8.9g
Total FatA Wins
0.34g
20g
Dietary FiberB Wins
2.4g
3.9g

📊Full Nutrition Comparison

NutrientBroccoliTofu FriedDiff
💊Macronutrients
Calories31kcal2%270kcal14%<0.1kcal
Protein2.6g5%19g38%<0.1g
Total Fat0.34g0%20g26%<0.1g
Saturated Fat<0.1g0%2.9g15%<0.1g
Trans Fat—0g—
Cholesterol—0mg0%—
Carbohydrates6.3g2%8.9g3%<0.1g
Dietary Fiber2.4g9%3.9g14%<0.1g
Sugars—2.7g—
âœĻVitamins
Vitamin A8.0mcg1%1.0mcg0%+7.0mcg
Vitamin C91mg101%0mg0%+91mg
Vitamin D—0mcg0%—
Vitamin E0.15mg1%<0.1mg0%+0.11mg
Vitamin K102mcg85%7.8mcg7%+94mcg
Vitamin B60.19mg11%<0.1mg6%+<0.1mg
Vitamin B12—0mcg0%—
Folate65mcg16%27mcg7%+38mcg
Thiamin (B1)<0.1mg6%0.17mg14%<0.1mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.11mg9%<0.1mg4%+<0.1mg
Niacin (B3)0.64mg4%0.10mg1%+0.54mg
ðŸ”ķMinerals
Sodium36mg2%16mg1%+20mg
Calcium46mg4%372mg29%<0.1mg
Iron0.69mg4%4.9mg27%<0.1mg
Potassium303mg6%146mg3%+157mg
Phosphorus67mg5%287mg23%<0.1mg
Magnesium21mg5%60mg14%<0.1mg
Zinc0.42mg4%2.0mg18%<0.1mg
Copper<0.1mg7%0.40mg44%<0.1mg
Manganese0.20mg9%1.5mg65%<0.1mg
Selenium1.6mcg3%29mcg52%<0.1mcg

🔎Nutritional Analysis

Calories: Broccoli is significantly lower in calories at just 31 kcal per 100g compared to 270 kcal for Tofu Fried — that's 771% fewer calories, making Broccoli the better choice for calorie-conscious diets.

Protein: Tofu Fried provides more protein with 18.8g versus 2.57g per 100g. In terms of protein-to-calorie efficiency, Broccoli offers better value for building and maintaining muscle.

Fat: Broccoli is the leaner option with 0.34g of total fat per 100g compared to 20.2g. Broccoli has less saturated fat (0.039g vs 2.92g).

Key Vitamins: The most notable vitamin differences are in Vitamin C (Broccoli: 91.3mg vs 0mg), Vitamin K (Broccoli: 102mcg vs 7.8mcg), Vitamin A (Broccoli: 8mcg vs 1mcg).

Key Minerals: Notable mineral differences include Selenium (Tofu Fried: 28.5mcg vs 1.6mcg), Calcium (Tofu Fried: 372mg vs 46mg), Manganese (Tofu Fried: 1.5mg vs 0.197mg).

Diet Suitability: Broccoli fits a low-fat diet. Both fit a low-sodium diet.

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Data from USDA FoodData Central. All values per 100g.