Pork vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork and tofu different?
- Pork is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12; however, tofu is richer in iron, calcium, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork is 66% higher.
- Tofu has less cholesterol.
- Pork has a lower glycemic index (0) than tofu (15).
Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +249.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +198.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +153.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +409% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1742.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +516.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +164.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6622.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +982.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +517.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2483.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +926.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +887.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +226% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +238.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +191.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +486.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +124.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 8.9µg | 66% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.081mg | 66% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 5.36mg | 56% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 8.08g | 38% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 350mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.047mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 0.195mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.605mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.052mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 0.691g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 97mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 0.8mg | 14% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 4.78g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 1.056g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.193mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.068mg | 13% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 28.8mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 2.699g | 10% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 121mg | 9% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 76kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 0IU | 7% |
| Folate | 5µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.87g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
54%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.539g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork 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.