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

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What are the main differences between tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) and egg?

  • Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is richer in manganese, while egg is higher in copper, choline, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin A, and vitamin D.
  • Egg's daily need coverage for copper is 205% higher.
  • Egg has 15 times less Manganese than tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari). Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has 0.389mg of Manganese, while egg has 0.026mg.

We used Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled types in this comparison.

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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 19% 33% 11% 42% 52% 17% 39% 1% 51% 49%
Egg
Egg
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1396.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1173.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +246.1%
~equal in Potassium ~126mg
~equal in Iron ~1.19mg

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% 0.42% 0.2% 0% 12% 8.5% 10% 3.1% 12% 0% 5% 33% 15%
Egg
Egg
9
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% 31% 21% 66% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +735.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7328.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1286.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2641.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +972.3%
~equal in Folate ~44µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 4% 87%
Protein: 7.17 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 87.26 g
Other: 0.7 g
Egg
Egg
3
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more WaterWater +16.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.5%
Contains more FatsFats +187.5%
Contains more OtherOther +52.9%
~equal in Carbs ~1.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.533 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.814 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.081 g
Egg
Egg
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +400.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) Egg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) Egg Opinion
Calories 61kcal 155kcal Egg
Protein 7.17g 12.58g Egg
Fats 3.69g 10.61g Egg
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Net carbs 0.98g 1.12g Egg
Carbs 1.18g 1.12g Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU Egg
Magnesium 27mg 10mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Calcium 111mg 50mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Potassium 120mg 126mg Egg
Iron 1.11mg 1.19mg Egg
Sugar 0.7g 1.12g Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Fiber 0.2g 0g Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Copper 0.157mg 2mg Egg
Zinc 0.64mg 1.05mg Egg
Phosphorus 92mg 172mg Egg
Sodium 8mg 124mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin A 7IU 520IU Egg
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg Egg
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg Egg
Manganese 0.389mg 0.026mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Selenium 8.9µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.066mg Egg
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.535mg 0.064mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.121mg Egg
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg Egg
Vitamin K 2µg 0.3µg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Folate 44µg 44µg
Choline 27.4mg 293.8mg Egg
Saturated Fat 0.533g 3.267g Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.814g 4.077g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 2.081g 1.414g Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tryptophan 0.102mg 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0.268mg 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 0.498mg 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0.431mg 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0.084mg 0.392mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.668mg Egg
Valine 0.331mg 0.767mg Egg
Histidine 0.191mg 0.298mg Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) Egg
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
8%
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
54%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.734g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins

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, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172449/nutrients
  2. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.