Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction VS Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction	71%	1%	28%
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)	42%	44%	14%

Macro Nutrients

	Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction	Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	51.3% 1488kcal	12.2% 354kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	2.15% 2.1g	19.5% 19g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.74% 0.24g	11.2% 3.6g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	6.8% 0.11g	47.3% 0.76g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	4.72% 0.8g	39% 6.66g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	88.7% 115g	9.94% 13g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	125% 91g	3.75% 2.72g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	65.7% 25g	10.7% 4.1g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	515% 289g	73.2% 41g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction	Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	119% 1.43mg	22.7% 0.27mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	49.5% 0.64mg	22% 0.29mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	20.3% 3.25mg	2.86% 0.46mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	5.17% 0.26mg	9.98% 0.5mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	46.8% 0.61mg	24.8% 0.32mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	386% 1542μg	21.5% 86μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	1% 0.91mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	0% 0mg	0.3% 0.045mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	9.07% 11μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction	Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	165% 1647mg	91% 912mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	492% 4.43mg	107% 0.97mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	611% 49mg	91% 7.3mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	340% 1429mg	40% 168mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	826% 19mg	123% 2.83mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	544% 3806mg	78.4% 549mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	294% 9988mg	19.7% 671mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	6.6% 3.63μg	81.6% 45μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.91% 13.6mg	3.63% 54.4mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	181% 20mg	34.2% 3.76mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.71% 26.3g	10% 376g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction VS Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction versus 1 lb of Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction vs Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari):

• 1 pound of Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction has 5.3 times more Vitamin B1, 2.3 times more Vitamin B2, 7.1 times more Vitamin B3, 1.9 times more Vitamin B6 and 17.9 times more Vitamin B9 than Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari).
• While 1 lb of Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) contains 1.9 times more Vitamin B5 and more Vitamin K than Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction.
• 1 pound of Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5 and Vitamin K
• 1 pound of Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3
• Both Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction as well as Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Vitamin E in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction vs Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari):

• 1 pound of Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction has 1.8 times more Calcium, 4.6 times more Copper, 6.7 times more Iron, 8.5 times more Magnesium, 6.7 times more Manganese, 6.9 times more Phosphorus, 14.9 times more Potassium and 5.3 times more Zinc than Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari).
• While 1 lb of Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) contains 12.4 times more Selenium and 14.3 times more Water than Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction.
• 1 pound of Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction has 4.2 times more Energy, 8.9 times more Carbohydrate, 33.3 times more Sugars, 6.1 times more Fiber and 7 times more Protein than Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari).
• While 1 lb of Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) contains 9.1 times more Fat, 15.3 times more Saturated Fat, 7 times more Omega 3 and 8.3 times more Omega 6 than Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction.
• 1 pound of Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6