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

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How are cottage cheese and tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) different?

  • Cottage cheese is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, while tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is higher in manganese, copper, iron, calcium, and magnesium.
  • Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) covers your daily need for manganese 27% more than cottage cheese.
  • Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in cholesterol.

Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) types were used in this article.

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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 5.7% 25% 9.2% 2.6% 9.7% 11% 68% 47% 0.26% 53%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +362.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.3%
Contains more IronIron +2200%
Contains more CopperCopper +634.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31150%
~equal in Selenium ~9.9µg

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% 8.4% 1.6% 3% 6.8% 38% 1.9% 33% 11% 54% 0% 9% 10%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +406.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.7%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.101mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 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 +23%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.6%
Contains more OtherOther +39.6%
~equal in Fats ~4.17g
~equal in Water ~82.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.123 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +44.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1240.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) Opinion
Calories 98kcal 78kcal Cottage cheese
Protein 11.12g 9.04g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 4.17g Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Net carbs 3.38g 1.95g Cottage cheese
Carbs 3.38g 2.85g Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Magnesium 8mg 37mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Calcium 83mg 201mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Potassium 104mg 148mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Iron 0.07mg 1.61mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Sugar 2.67g 0.6g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Fiber 0g 0.9g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Copper 0.029mg 0.213mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Zinc 0.4mg 0.83mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Phosphorus 159mg 121mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 364mg 12mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 37µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.01mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.625mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Selenium 9.7µg 9.9µg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.06mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.063mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.101mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.11mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.071mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Folate 12µg 19µg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Choline 18.4mg 28.1mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Saturated Fat 1.718g 0.793g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 1.127g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 1.649g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.123mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 0.411mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.444mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 0.728mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 0.462mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.11mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.437mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg 0.455mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 0.225mg Cottage cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese 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
14%
Cottage cheese
7%
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
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 - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
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 - 352mg)
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 - 0.925g)
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 - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.