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

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

  • Greek yogurt is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2; however, tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is richer in manganese, copper, iron, calcium, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for Greek yogurt is 31% higher.
  • Greek yogurt contains 4 times more vitamin B2 than tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari). While Greek yogurt contains 0.278mg of vitamin B2, tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) contains only 0.063mg.
  • Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has less saturated fat.

Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk 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 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 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 +11.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +236.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +101%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +1152.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6844.4%
~equal in Potassium ~148mg
~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% 0.67% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +341.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more CholineCholine +86.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.01mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 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 FatsFats +19.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.6%
Contains more OtherOther +40.3%
~equal in Protein ~9.04g
~equal in Water ~82.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 43% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 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 +89.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +251.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Greek yogurt 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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg 31%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.625mg 27%
Copper 0.017mg 0.213mg 22%
Iron 0mg 1.61mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.063mg 17%
Calcium 100mg 201mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 1.649g 8%
Saturated fat 2.395g 0.793g 7%
Magnesium 11mg 37mg 6%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Folate 5µg 19µg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.06mg 3%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.83mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.136g 1.127g 3%
Choline 15.1mg 28.1mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Phosphorus 135mg 121mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.071mg 1%
Calories 97kcal 78kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.101mg 1%
Fats 5g 4.17g 1%
Sodium 35mg 12mg 1%
Protein 9g 9.04g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Carbs 3.98g 2.85g 0%
Net carbs 3.98g 1.95g N/A
Potassium 141mg 148mg 0%
Sugar 4g 0.6g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Selenium 9.7µg 9.9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.123mg 0%
Threonine 0.411mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.444mg 0%
Leucine 0.728mg 0%
Lysine 0.462mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.437mg 0%
Valine 0.455mg 0%
Histidine 0.225mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Greek yogurt 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
17%
Greek yogurt
7%
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
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 - 13mg)
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 - 3.4g)
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 - 23mg)
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 - 1.602g)
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 - 12)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.