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

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How are Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) and Meatball different?

  • Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is richer in Manganese, and Calcium, while Meatball is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Meatball covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 42% more than Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari).
  • Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) contains 3 times more Calcium than Meatball. Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) contains 201mg of Calcium, while Meatball contains 80mg.
  • Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in Saturated Fat.

Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style types were used in this article.

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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 22% 24% 26% 66% 41% 45% 102% 87% 37% 83%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +151.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.5%
~equal in Iron ~1.77mg

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% 4.4% 8.4% 3% 34% 53% 58% 55% 47% 125% 21% 27% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2977.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +241.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +89.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.9%

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
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more WaterWater +54.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.3%
Contains more FatsFats +432.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +182.8%
Contains more OtherOther +64.4%

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
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.346 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +715.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) Meatball Opinion
Calories 78kcal 286kcal Meatball
Protein 9.04g 14.4g Meatball
Fats 4.17g 22.21g Meatball
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Net carbs 1.95g 5.76g Meatball
Carbs 2.85g 8.06g Meatball
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Meatball
Magnesium 37mg 31mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Calcium 201mg 80mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Potassium 148mg 296mg Meatball
Iron 1.61mg 1.77mg Meatball
Sugar 0.6g 3.47g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Fiber 0.9g 2.3g Meatball
Copper 0.213mg 0.123mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Zinc 0.83mg 1.66mg Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Phosphorus 121mg 239mg Meatball
Sodium 12mg 666mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Meatball
Manganese 0.625mg 0.282mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Selenium 9.9µg 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 3.108mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.202mg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 2.4µg 8.2µg Meatball
Folate 19µg 36µg Meatball
Trans Fat 0g 0.577g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Choline 28.1mg 45.2mg Meatball
Saturated Fat 0.793g 7.627g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 1.649g 3.346g Meatball
Tryptophan 0.123mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Threonine 0.411mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Isoleucine 0.444mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Leucine 0.728mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Lysine 0.462mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Methionine 0.11mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Phenylalanine 0.437mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Valine 0.455mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Histidine 0.225mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) Meatball
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)
35%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
53%
Meatball

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 - 66mg)
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 - 2.87g)
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 - 654mg)
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 - 6.834g)
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 richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.