Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) VS Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)	42%	44%	14%
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)	43%	50%	7%

Macro Nutrients

	Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)	Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	3.8% 111kcal	3% 86.5kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	6.1% 5.9g	5.4% 5.23g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	3.5% 1.12g	2.36% 0.76g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	14.8% 0.24g	21.8% 0.35g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	12.2% 2.1g	15.3% 2.6g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	3.1% 4.04g	1.3% 1.67g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	1.17% 0.85g	1.37% 0.99g	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	3.36% 1.28g	0.75% 0.28g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	23% 13g	18% 10g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)	Tofu, soft, 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	7.1% 0.085mg	5.55% 0.067mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.87% 0.089mg	4.03% 0.052mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	0.89% 0.14mg	4.74% 0.76mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.1% 0.16mg	1.45% 0.072mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	7.74% 0.1mg	5.67% 0.074mg	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	6.73% 27μg	15.6% 62.4μg	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	0.31% 0.28mg	0.31% 0.28mg	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	0.094% 0.014mg	0.094% 0.014mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	2.83% 3.4μg	2.36% 2.83μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)	Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	28.5% 285mg	15.7% 157mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	33.5% 0.3mg	24.7% 0.22mg	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	28.5% 2.3mg	19.7% 1.57mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	12.5% 52.4mg	9.1% 38.3mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	38.5% 0.89mg	24% 0.55mg	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	24.5% 172mg	18.6% 130mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	6.17% 210mg	5% 170mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	25.5% 14μg	23% 12.6μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.13% 17mg	0.76% 11.3mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	10.7% 1.18mg	8.25% 0.91mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.18% 118g	3.34% 124g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) vs Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari):

• Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has 1.3 times more Vitamin B1, 1.7 times more Vitamin B2, 2.2 times more Vitamin B5 and 1.4 times more Vitamin B6 than Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari).
• While Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) contains 5.3 times more Vitamin B3 and 2.3 times more Vitamin B9 than Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari).
• Both Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) and Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) have similar amounts of Vitamin K per 5 oz.
• Both Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) as well as Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Vitamin E in 5 oz.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) vs Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari):

• Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has 1.8 times more Calcium, 1.4 times more Copper, 1.5 times more Iron, 1.4 times more Magnesium, 1.6 times more Manganese, 1.3 times more Phosphorus, 1.2 times more Potassium and 1.3 times more Zinc than Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari).
• Both Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) and Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) have similar amounts of Selenium and Water per 5 oz.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has 1.3 times more Energy, 1.5 times more Saturated Fat, 2.4 times more Carbohydrate, 4.5 times more Fiber and 1.3 times more Protein than Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari).
• While Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) contains 1.5 times more Omega 3 than Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari).
• Both Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) and Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) have similar amounts of Fat and Omega 6 per 5 oz.
• Both Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) as well as Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) have insufficient amounts of Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 5 oz.