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

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Significant differences between Oatmeal and Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)

  • Oatmeal has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is richer in Copper, and Selenium.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily Iron needs 61% more than Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Tofu, soft, 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% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 33% 11% 42% 52% 17% 39% 1% 51% 49%
Contains more IronIron +436.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.64mg

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% 26% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
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% 0.42% 0.2% 0% 12% 8.5% 10% 3.1% 12% 0% 5% 33% 15%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6085.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +481.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +465.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +521.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +457.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +483%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~44µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
7% 4% 87%
Protein: 7.17 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 87.26 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +889%
Contains more ProteinProtein +202.5%
Contains more FatsFats +171.3%
Contains more OtherOther +22.8%
~equal in Water ~87.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.533 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.814 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.081 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +108.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +388.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) Opinion
Calories 68kcal 61kcal Oatmeal
Protein 2.37g 7.17g Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Fats 1.36g 3.69g Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Net carbs 9.97g 0.98g Oatmeal
Carbs 11.67g 1.18g Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Calcium 80mg 111mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Potassium 61mg 120mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Iron 5.96mg 1.11mg Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g 0.7g Oatmeal
Fiber 1.7g 0.2g Oatmeal
Copper 0.066mg 0.157mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Zinc 0.62mg 0.64mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Phosphorus 77mg 92mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Sodium 49mg 8mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin A 433IU 7IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 0µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.01mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.558mg 0.389mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 8.9µg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.047mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.037mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 0.535mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.051mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.052mg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2µg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Folate 44µg 44µg
Trans Fat 0.003g 0g Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Choline 4.7mg 27.4mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.533g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0.814g Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 2.081g Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.102mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Threonine 0.083mg 0.268mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.324mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Leucine 0.2mg 0.498mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Lysine 0.135mg 0.431mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Methionine 0.04mg 0.084mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.319mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Valine 0.151mg 0.331mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Histidine 0.057mg 0.191mg Tofu, soft, 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
Oatmeal Tofu, soft, 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
25%
Oatmeal
8%
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
31%
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.307g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients
  2. Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172449/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.