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

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What are the main differences between omelette and tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)?

  • Omelette is richer in choline, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin A, yet tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is richer in manganese, copper, and calcium.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 104% higher.
  • Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) contains less cholesterol.

We used Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) types in this comparison.

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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% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
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 ZincZinc +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +236.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +318.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +238.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2504.2%
~equal in Iron ~1.61mg

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% 37% 26% 51% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
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 +12800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +512.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1071.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +87.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +105.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +781.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 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 +16.9%
Contains more FatsFats +179.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +345.3%
~equal in Water ~82.93g
~equal in Other ~1.01g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 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 +329.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) Opinion
Calories 154kcal 78kcal Omelette
Protein 10.57g 9.04g Omelette
Fats 11.66g 4.17g Omelette
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Net carbs 0.64g 1.95g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Carbs 0.64g 2.85g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Cholesterol 313mg 0mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin D 69IU 0IU Omelette
Magnesium 11mg 37mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Calcium 48mg 201mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Potassium 117mg 148mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Iron 1.48mg 1.61mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Sugar 0.31g 0.6g Omelette
Fiber 0g 0.9g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Copper 0.063mg 0.213mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Zinc 1.09mg 0.83mg Omelette
Phosphorus 167mg 121mg Omelette
Sodium 155mg 12mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin A 617IU 0IU Omelette
Vitamin A 172µg 0µg Omelette
Vitamin E 1.29mg 0.01mg Omelette
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0µg Omelette
Manganese 0.024mg 0.625mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Selenium 25.8µg 9.9µg Omelette
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.06mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.063mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.101mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0.11mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.071mg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg Omelette
Vitamin K 4.5µg 2.4µg Omelette
Folate 39µg 19µg Omelette
Trans Fat 0.709g 0g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Choline 247.6mg 28.1mg Omelette
Saturated Fat 3.319g 0.793g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Monounsaturated Fat 4.843g 1.127g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 1.649g Omelette
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.123mg Omelette
Threonine 0.467mg 0.411mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0.444mg Omelette
Leucine 0.913mg 0.728mg Omelette
Lysine 0.767mg 0.462mg Omelette
Methionine 0.319mg 0.11mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0.437mg Omelette
Valine 0.722mg 0.455mg Omelette
Histidine 0.26mg 0.225mg Omelette
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Omelette
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0.003g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Omelette 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
46%
Omelette
7%
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
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 - 313mg)
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 - 143mg)
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 - 2.526g)
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 cheaper?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.