Tofu, extra firm, prepared with nigari vs. Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tofu, extra firm, prepared with nigari and tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
- Tofu, extra firm, prepared with nigari is higher than tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) in vitamin B5, calcium, selenium, iron, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Tofu, extra firm, prepared with nigari covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 15% more than tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari).
- Tofu, extra firm, prepared with nigari contains 2 times more polyunsaturated fat than tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari). While tofu, extra firm, prepared with nigari contains 2.657g of polyunsaturated fat, tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) contains only 1.649g.
Food varieties used in this article are Tofu, extra firm, prepared with nigari and Tofu, firm, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +138.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +667.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.98 g
Fats:
5.26 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
82.31 g
Other:
1.27 g
Protein:
9.04 g
Fats:
4.17 g
Carbs:
2.85 g
Water:
82.93 g
Other:
1.01 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +141.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~9.04g
~equal in
Water
~82.93g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.919 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.318 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.657 g
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 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.7% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.844mg | 0.11mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 282mg | 201mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.657g | 1.649g | 7% |
| Selenium | 13µg | 9.9µg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.04mg | 1.61mg | 5% |
| Folate | 9µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.07mg | 0.83mg | 2% |
| Fats | 5.26g | 4.17g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.666mg | 0.625mg | 2% |
| Protein | 9.98g | 9.04g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.241mg | 0.101mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 111mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.213mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 148mg | 1% |
| Choline | 33mg | 28.1mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 2.85g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.919g | 0.793g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 78kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.18g | 1.95g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.71g | 0.6g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1g | 0.9g | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2.4µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.318g | 1.127g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.123mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.453mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.49mg | 0.444mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.804mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.51mg | 0.462mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.482mg | 0.437mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.503mg | 0.455mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.249mg | 0.225mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
10%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu, extra firm, prepared with nigari contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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.