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

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Important differences between tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) and sockeye salmon

  • Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has more manganese and calcium; however, sockeye salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 186% more.
  • Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has 48 times more Manganese than sockeye salmon. Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has 0.625mg of Manganese, while sockeye salmon has 0.013mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) and Fish, salmon, sockeye, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1727.3%
Contains more IronIron +209.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +180.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4707.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +258.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~36mg

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% 12% 20% 501% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2300%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +9800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9922.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1058.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1064.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +300.7%

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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23.2%
Contains more OtherOther +62.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +192.9%
Contains more FatsFats +33.6%

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +65.4%

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) Sockeye 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) Sockeye salmon Opinion
Calories 78kcal 156kcal Sockeye salmon
Protein 9.04g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 4.17g 5.57g Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
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 61mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 37mg 36mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Calcium 201mg 11mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Potassium 148mg 436mg Sockeye salmon
Iron 1.61mg 0.52mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Sugar 0.6g 0g Sockeye salmon
Fiber 0.9g 0g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Copper 0.213mg 0.076mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Zinc 0.83mg 0.55mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Phosphorus 121mg 305mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 12mg 92mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin A 0IU 193IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.625mg 0.013mg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Selenium 9.9µg 35.5µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.246mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.1µg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Folate 19µg 7µg Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Trans Fat 0g 0.023g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Choline 28.1mg 112.6mg Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 0.793g 0.969g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 1.864g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.649g 1.327g Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tryptophan 0.123mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 0.411mg 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 0.444mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 0.728mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 0.462mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.11mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 0.437mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 0.455mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.225mg 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) Sockeye 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)
132%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
47%
Sockeye 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 - 61mg)
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 - 80mg)
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 - 0.176g)
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?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye 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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.