Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) vs. Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 2% milkfat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) and cheese, cottage, lowfat, 2% milkfat
- Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has more manganese, copper, iron, calcium, and magnesium, while cheese, cottage, lowfat, 2% milkfat has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
- Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)'s daily need coverage for manganese is 27% higher.
- Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 2% milkfat contains 42 times less Manganese than tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari). Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) contains 0.625mg of Manganese, while cheese, cottage, lowfat, 2% milkfat contains 0.015mg.
- The amount of sodium in tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) and Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 2% milkfat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +311.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1138.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +545.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4066.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +298.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +376.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.04 g
Fats:
4.17 g
Carbs:
2.85 g
Water:
82.93 g
Other:
1.01 g
Protein:
10.45 g
Fats:
2.27 g
Carbs:
4.76 g
Water:
81.24 g
Other:
1.28 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +83.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +67% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
~equal in
Water
~81.24g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.649 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.235 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.516 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +118.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1886.7% |
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 |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 78kcal | 81kcal |
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| Protein | 9.04g | 10.45g |
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| Fats | 4.17g | 2.27g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.95g | 4.76g |
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| Carbs | 2.85g | 4.76g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 201mg | 111mg |
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| Potassium | 148mg | 125mg |
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| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.13mg |
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| Sugar | 0.6g | 4g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.213mg | 0.033mg |
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| Zinc | 0.83mg | 0.51mg |
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| Phosphorus | 121mg | 150mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 308mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 225IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 68µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.625mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 9.9µg | 11.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.101mg | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 0.524mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.067g |
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| Choline | 28.1mg | 16.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.793g | 1.235g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.127g | 0.516g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.649g | 0.083g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.123mg | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.411mg | 0.47mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.444mg | 0.556mg |
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| Leucine | 0.728mg | 1.049mg |
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| Lysine | 0.462mg | 0.878mg |
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| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.253mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.437mg | 0.543mg |
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| Valine | 0.455mg | 0.703mg |
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| Histidine | 0.225mg | 0.306mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.047g |
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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
7%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.442g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.