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

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

  • Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has more calcium and selenium; however, chickpeas is higher in folate, fiber, manganese, iron, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Chickpeas covers your daily need for folate 38% more than tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari).
  • Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has 4 times more Calcium than chickpeas. While tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has 201mg of Calcium, chickpeas has only 49mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 34% 15% 26% 108% 117% 42% 72% 0.91% 134% 20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +167.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.6%
Contains more IronIron +79.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.8%

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.
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 4.3% 1.6% 7% 0% 29% 15% 9.9% 17% 32% 0% 10% 129% 23%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +420.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +805.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.063mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
9% 3% 27% 60%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 27.42 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more FatsFats +61%
Contains more WaterWater +37.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +862.1%
~equal in Protein ~8.86g
~equal in Other ~0.92g

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
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.269 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.156 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +93.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.1%

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) Chickpeas
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) Chickpeas Opinion
Calories 78kcal 164kcal Chickpeas
Protein 9.04g 8.86g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Fats 4.17g 2.59g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.3mg Chickpeas
Net carbs 1.95g 19.82g Chickpeas
Carbs 2.85g 27.42g Chickpeas
Magnesium 37mg 48mg Chickpeas
Calcium 201mg 49mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Potassium 148mg 291mg Chickpeas
Iron 1.61mg 2.89mg Chickpeas
Sugar 0.6g 4.8g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Fiber 0.9g 7.6g Chickpeas
Copper 0.213mg 0.352mg Chickpeas
Zinc 0.83mg 1.53mg Chickpeas
Phosphorus 121mg 168mg Chickpeas
Sodium 12mg 7mg Chickpeas
Vitamin A 0IU 27IU Chickpeas
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Chickpeas
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.35mg Chickpeas
Manganese 0.625mg 1.03mg Chickpeas
Selenium 9.9µg 3.7µg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.116mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.063mg
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 0.526mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.286mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.139mg Chickpeas
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4µg Chickpeas
Folate 19µg 172µg Chickpeas
Choline 28.1mg 42.8mg Chickpeas
Saturated Fat 0.793g 0.269g Chickpeas
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 0.583g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Polyunsaturated fat 1.649g 1.156g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tryptophan 0.123mg 0.085mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Threonine 0.411mg 0.329mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Isoleucine 0.444mg 0.38mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Leucine 0.728mg 0.631mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Lysine 0.462mg 0.593mg Chickpeas
Methionine 0.11mg 0.116mg Chickpeas
Phenylalanine 0.437mg 0.475mg Chickpeas
Valine 0.455mg 0.372mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Histidine 0.225mg 0.244mg Chickpeas
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) Chickpeas
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)
21%
Chickpeas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
57%
Chickpeas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.2g)
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 - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.524g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chickpeas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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