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Beef sirloin vs. Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between beef sirloin and tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)

  • Beef sirloin has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, and choline; however, tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has more manganese and calcium.
  • Beef sirloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 61% more.
  • Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 60% 13% 60% 71% 23% 52% 1.6% 82% 54%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177%
Contains more IronIron +19.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +586.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +292.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +813.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +150.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5581.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 15% 15% 1.9% 6.6% 16% 0% 6% 14% 15%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8811.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +451.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +859.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +317.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +71.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
9% 4% 3% 83%
Protein: 9.04 g
Fats: 4.17 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 82.93 g
Other: 1.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +240.7%
Contains more FatsFats +20.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +30.4%
Contains more OtherOther +71.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.649 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +78%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +791.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef sirloin Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) Opinion
Calories 177kcal 78kcal Beef sirloin
Protein 30.8g 9.04g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 4.17g Beef sirloin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Net carbs 0g 1.95g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Carbs 0g 2.85g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Cholesterol 81mg 0mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Magnesium 27mg 37mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Calcium 22mg 201mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Potassium 410mg 148mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 1.61mg Beef sirloin
Sugar 0g 0.6g Beef sirloin
Fiber 0g 0.9g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Copper 0.085mg 0.213mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Zinc 5.7mg 0.83mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 121mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 12mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.01mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.625mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Selenium 38.9µg 9.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.06mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.063mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 0.101mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.11mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.071mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.4µg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Folate 10µg 19µg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Choline 117.3mg 28.1mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 0.793g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 1.127g Beef sirloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 1.649g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.123mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.23mg 0.411mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.444mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 0.728mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 0.462mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.11mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.437mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 0.455mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.225mg Beef sirloin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beef sirloin
7%
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
44%
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172448/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.