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Tofu vs. Pacific saury raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tofu and pacific saury raw different?

  • Tofu is higher in iron, calcium, manganese, and copper; however, pacific saury raw is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin D, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pacific saury raw is 83% higher.
  • Tofu contains 10 times more iron than pacific saury raw. While tofu contains 5.36mg of iron, pacific saury raw contains only 0.55mg.
  • Pacific saury raw has a lower glycemic index (0) than tofu (15).

Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Fish, pike, northern, raw are the varieties 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.
Tofu
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 105% 11% 201% 64% 22% 42% 0.91% 79% 49%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 17% 23% 21% 17% 18% 94% 5.1% 31% 69%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +514%
Contains more IronIron +874.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +278.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +152.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~31mg

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.
Tofu
2
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 0.33% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 12% 3.7% 4.1% 11% 0% 6% 11% 16%
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 13% 7% 4% 38% 15% 15% 43% 45% 27% 250% 0.25% 11% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1079.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1002.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.7%
~equal in Folate ~15µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
3
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
19% 79%
Protein: 19.26 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.92 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +592.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.4%
Contains more OtherOther +56.9%
~equal in Water ~78.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
2
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.699 g
25% 33% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.157 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.202 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +572.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1236.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tofu Pacific saury raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Pacific saury raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg 83%
Iron 5.36mg 0.55mg 60%
Calcium 350mg 57mg 29%
Protein 8.08g 19.26g 22%
Phosphorus 97mg 220mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.202g 17%
Copper 0.193mg 0.051mg 16%
Manganese 0.605mg 0.24mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.75mg 14%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.5µg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 39mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 2.3mg 13%
Vitamin D 0IU 99IU 12%
Selenium 8.9µg 12.6µg 7%
Choline 28.8mg 65mg 7%
Fats 4.78g 0.69g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.117mg 5%
Potassium 121mg 259mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.8mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.691g 0.118g 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 0.157g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.058mg 2%
Calories 76kcal 88kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.063mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.2mg 1%
Sodium 7mg 39mg 1%
Zinc 0.8mg 0.67mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 0g 1%
Carbs 1.87g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.57g 0g N/A
Magnesium 30mg 31mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g 0g N/A
Folate 15µg 15µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.216mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0.844mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.887mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 1.565mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 1.768mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.57mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 0.992mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.567mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.033g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.074g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Pacific saury raw
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
6%
Tofu
39%
Pacific saury raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
32%
Pacific saury raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pacific saury raw
Pacific saury raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pacific saury raw
Pacific saury raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.573g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pacific saury raw
Pacific saury raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pacific saury raw
Pacific saury raw 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/nutrients
  2. Pacific saury raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173680/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.