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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 richer in calcium, manganese, copper, iron, and fiber, while pacific saury raw is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
  • Pacific saury raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 83% more than tofu.
  • Tofu has a higher glycemic index (15) than pacific saury raw (0).

Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Fish, pike, northern, raw 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.
Tofu
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 41% 205% 21% 100% 126% 43% 81% 1.8% 154% 95%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +87.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1098.2%
Contains more IronIron +383.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +641.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +392.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.8%
~equal in Potassium ~259mg

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
3
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% 0% 40% 24% 7.1% 8% 21% 0% 0% 22% 0%
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 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +503.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +463.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
3
17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 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 +1163.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +23.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.5%
Contains more WaterWater +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
2
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.261 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.921 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 +1126.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2336.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.6%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Pacific saury raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg 83%
Calcium 683mg 57mg 63%
Manganese 1.181mg 0.24mg 41%
Copper 0.378mg 0.051mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.921g 0.202g 31%
Iron 2.66mg 0.55mg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 39mg 13%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.5µg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 2.3mg 12%
Choline 65mg 12%
Fats 8.72g 0.69g 12%
Vitamin D 0IU 99IU 12%
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.75mg 12%
Selenium 17.4µg 12.6µg 9%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Zinc 1.57mg 0.67mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.058mg 8%
Magnesium 58mg 31mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.261g 0.118g 5%
Phosphorus 190mg 220mg 4%
Folate 29µg 15µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.925g 0.157g 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.8mg 4%
Protein 17.27g 19.26g 4%
Calories 144kcal 88kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.102mg 0.063mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.092mg 0.117mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Sodium 14mg 39mg 1%
Potassium 237mg 259mg 1%
Carbs 2.78g 0g 1%
Net carbs 0.48g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.216mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.844mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0.887mg 0%
Leucine 1.392mg 1.565mg 0%
Lysine 0.883mg 1.768mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.57mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.835mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.87mg 0.992mg 0%
Histidine 0.431mg 0.567mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.033g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.074g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
9%
Tofu
39%
Pacific saury raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Tofu
32%
Pacific saury raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pacific saury raw
Pacific saury raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.143g)
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 ($)

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/172475/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.