eli5 Tofu has lower protein ratio than breadcrumbs

Question

Isnt tofu like a meat substitute for vegans? How come it has lower protein ratio (8%) than breadcrumbs (13%).

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Answer 1

Because there’s a lot of water in most tofu and water weighs a lot. Try comparing the same amount of calories of both, a 100 calorie serving of tofu has a lot more protein than 100 calories of bread, their individual ratios by weight is basically irrelevant in the context of your diet.