Tofu vs. Chicken wings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tofu and chicken wings?
- Tofu is higher in calcium, manganese, copper, and iron, yet chicken wings are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium.
- Tofu's daily need coverage for calcium is 66% more.
- Tofu has 20 times more manganese than chicken wings. While tofu has 1.181mg of manganese, chicken wings have only 0.06mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in tofu is lower.
We used Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +262.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3315% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +106.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1868.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +49.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1281.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +433.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +226.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.27 g
Fats:
8.72 g
Carbs:
2.78 g
Water:
69.83 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
19.87 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
10.94 g
Water:
46.21 g
Other:
1.17 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +293.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.921 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.07 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +365.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~5.07g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 683mg | 20mg | 66% |
| Manganese | 1.181mg | 0.06mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.378mg | 0.063mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 5.265mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 79mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 1.261g | 5.83g | 21% |
| Fats | 8.72g | 21.81g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.925g | 8.96g | 18% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 1.29mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.092mg | 0.3mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 17.4µg | 25.7µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 320mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.71mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 121mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 58mg | 16mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.25µg | 10% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 324kcal | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0.3g | 8% |
| Protein | 17.27g | 19.87g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.102mg | 0.152mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.106mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 237mg | 138mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 2.78g | 10.94g | 3% |
| Folate | 29µg | 18µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 1.38mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.921g | 5.07g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.48g | 10.64g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.795mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0.941mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.392mg | 1.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.883mg | 1.474mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.499mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.835mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.87mg | 0.953mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.431mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.569g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.