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

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

  • Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has more Manganese, however, Salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 117% more than Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari).
  • Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has 39 times more Manganese than Salmon. While Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has 0.625mg of Manganese, Salmon has only 0.016mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat.

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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%
Salmon
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.5% 34% 13% 16% 12% 108% 8% 2.1% 226%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1240%
Contains more IronIron +373.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +334.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +93%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3806.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +159.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +318.2%

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.
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%
Salmon
12
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 12% 14% 23% 393% 85% 31% 151% 89% 149% 350% 0.25% 26% 49%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1750%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7865.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1240.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +811.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +222.1%

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
Salmon
2
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28.1%
Contains more OtherOther +26.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +144.5%
Contains more FatsFats +196.2%

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
Salmon
2
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.553 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +271%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +176.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) Salmon Opinion
Calories 78kcal 206kcal Salmon
Protein 9.04g 22.1g Salmon
Fats 4.17g 12.35g Salmon
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.7mg Salmon
Net carbs 1.95g 0g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Carbs 2.85g 0g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Cholesterol 0mg 63mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin D 0IU 526IU Salmon
Magnesium 37mg 30mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Calcium 201mg 15mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Potassium 148mg 384mg Salmon
Iron 1.61mg 0.34mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Sugar 0.6g 0g Salmon
Fiber 0.9g 0g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Copper 0.213mg 0.049mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Zinc 0.83mg 0.43mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Phosphorus 121mg 252mg Salmon
Sodium 12mg 61mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin A 0IU 230IU Salmon
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg Salmon
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 13.1µg Salmon
Manganese 0.625mg 0.016mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Selenium 9.9µg 41.4µg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.34mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.135mg Salmon
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 8.045mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.647mg Salmon
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.8µg Salmon
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.1µg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Folate 19µg 34µg Salmon
Choline 28.1mg 90.5mg Salmon
Saturated Fat 0.793g 2.397g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 4.181g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.649g 4.553g Salmon
Tryptophan 0.123mg 0.248mg Salmon
Threonine 0.411mg 0.969mg Salmon
Isoleucine 0.444mg 1.018mg Salmon
Leucine 0.728mg 1.796mg Salmon
Lysine 0.462mg 2.03mg Salmon
Methionine 0.11mg 0.654mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.437mg 0.863mg Salmon
Valine 0.455mg 1.139mg Salmon
Histidine 0.225mg 0.651mg Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.17g Salmon
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) Salmon
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)
106%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
44%
Salmon

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 - 63mg)
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 - 49mg)
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 - 1.604g)
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 cheaper?
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/nutrients

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

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