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

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Summary of differences between tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) and chicken thigh

  • Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has more manganese and calcium; however, chicken thigh is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
  • Chicken thigh covers your daily need for vitamin B3 44% more than tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari).
  • Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has 23 times more Manganese than chicken thigh. While tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has 0.625mg of Manganese, chicken thigh has only 0.027mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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 26% 60% 13% 60% 71% 23% 52% 1.6% 82% 54%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1446.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2214.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75%
Contains more ZincZinc +236.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.46mg

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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 15% 15% 1.9% 6.6% 16% 0% 6% 14% 15%
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% 4.2% 0% 6% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6949.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1068.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +435.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 3% 83%
Protein: 9.04 g
Fats: 4.17 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 82.93 g
Other: 1.01 g
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141.5%
Contains more WaterWater +39.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +211.7%
Contains more FatsFats +147%
~equal in Other ~1.03g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.649 g
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +239%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) Chicken thigh
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) Chicken thigh Opinion
Calories 78kcal 218kcal Chicken thigh
Protein 9.04g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 4.17g 10.3g Chicken thigh
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Net carbs 1.95g 1.18g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Carbs 2.85g 1.18g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Cholesterol 0mg 102mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chicken thigh
Magnesium 37mg 26mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Calcium 201mg 13mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Potassium 148mg 259mg Chicken thigh
Iron 1.61mg 1.46mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Sugar 0.6g Chicken thigh
Fiber 0.9g 0g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Copper 0.213mg 0.09mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Zinc 0.83mg 2.79mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 121mg 199mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 12mg 95mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.01mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.625mg 0.027mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Selenium 9.9µg 20.5µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.088mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.255mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.38mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin K 2.4µg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Folate 19µg 9µg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Choline 28.1mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Saturated Fat 0.793g 2.78g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 3.82g Chicken thigh
Polyunsaturated fat 1.649g 2.43g Chicken thigh
Tryptophan 0.123mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 0.411mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 0.444mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 0.728mg 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 0.462mg 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.11mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 0.437mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 0.455mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.225mg 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g Chicken thigh
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) Chicken thigh
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
7%
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
34%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
42%
Chicken thigh

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 - 102mg)
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 - 83mg)
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 - 1.987g)
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 lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
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.

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. Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172448/nutrients
  2. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.