Soy milk vs. Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between soy milk and tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)?
- Soy milk is higher in vitamin B5, yet tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is higher in calcium, selenium, manganese, folate, iron, phosphorus, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Soy milk has 7 times more Vitamin B5 than tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari). While soy milk has 0.373mg of Vitamin B5, tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has only 0.051mg.
- The amount of sugar in tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower.
We used Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified and Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) types 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 CalciumCalcium | +344% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +433.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +74.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +631.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +144.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.27 g
Fats:
1.75 g
Carbs:
6.28 g
Water:
88.05 g
Other:
0.65 g
Protein:
7.17 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
87.26 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +432.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +119.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +110.9% |
~equal in
Water
~87.26g
~equal in
Other
~0.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.961 g
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 | -61.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +103% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +116.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 54kcal | 61kcal |
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| Protein | 3.27g | 7.17g |
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| Fats | 1.75g | 3.69g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.68g | 0.98g |
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| Carbs | 6.28g | 1.18g |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 25mg | 111mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 120mg |
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| Iron | 0.64mg | 1.11mg |
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| Sugar | 3.99g | 0.7g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 0.2g |
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| Copper | 0.128mg | 0.157mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 92mg |
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| Sodium | 51mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 0.223mg | 0.389mg |
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| Selenium | 4.8µg | 8.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.047mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.513mg | 0.535mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.373mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3µg | 2µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 44µg |
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| Choline | 23.6mg | 27.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.205g | 0.533g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.401g | 0.814g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.961g | 2.081g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.102mg |
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| Threonine | 0.108mg | 0.268mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0.324mg |
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| Leucine | 0.186mg | 0.498mg |
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| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.431mg |
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| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.084mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.113mg | 0.319mg |
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| Valine | 0.117mg | 0.331mg |
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| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0.191mg |
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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
9%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
31%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.328g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.