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

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How are Chicken breast and Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) different?

  • Chicken breast is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is richer in Manganese, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken breast is 92% higher.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) are the varieties 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 22% 4.8% 24% 43% 18% 29% 105% 10% 2.7% 143%
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 +86.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +164.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1156.3%
Contains more IronIron +41.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +294.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2876.2%

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% 1.4% 8.4% 3% 20% 29% 277% 62% 148% 46% 6% 3% 52%
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 +4100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14535.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +845.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +801.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +241.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 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 +269.9%
Contains more FatsFats +12.9%
Contains more OtherOther +11.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +458.8%
Contains more WaterWater +37.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.07 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 +52.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken breast 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 Chicken breast Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) Opinion
Calories 187kcal 78kcal Chicken breast
Protein 33.44g 9.04g Chicken breast
Fats 4.71g 4.17g Chicken breast
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Net carbs 0.51g 1.95g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Carbs 0.51g 2.85g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Cholesterol 91mg 0mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chicken breast
Magnesium 31mg 37mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Calcium 16mg 201mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Potassium 276mg 148mg Chicken breast
Iron 1.14mg 1.61mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Sugar 0g 0.6g Chicken breast
Fiber 0g 0.9g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Copper 0.054mg 0.213mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Zinc 1.08mg 0.83mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 246mg 121mg Chicken breast
Sodium 79mg 12mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.01mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chicken breast
Manganese 0.021mg 0.625mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Selenium 26.2µg 9.9µg Chicken breast
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.06mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.063mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 0.101mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 1.04mg 0.11mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.071mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0µg Chicken breast
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.4µg
Folate 4µg 19µg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Choline 95.9mg 28.1mg Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 1.29g 0.793g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.72g 1.127g Chicken breast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 1.649g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tryptophan 0.39mg 0.123mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.412mg 0.411mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.765mg 0.444mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.509mg 0.728mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.836mg 0.462mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.925mg 0.11mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.328mg 0.437mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.659mg 0.455mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.037mg 0.225mg Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Chicken breast
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
Chicken breast 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
50%
Chicken breast
7%
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
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 - 91mg)
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 - 67mg)
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 - 0.497g)
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?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast 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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.