Fried Tofu vs. Salt
Nutrition comparison of Fried Tofu and Salt
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
fried tofu
versus
salt
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fried tofu and salt:
- Fried tofu has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Fried tofu is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fried Tofu (Tofu, fried) and Salt (Salt, table) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Fried tofu is high in calories and salt has less calories than fried tofu - fried tofu has 270 calories per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
| Fried Tofu | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 12% | ~ |
| Fat | 62% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salt has less carbohydrates than fried tofu - fried tofu has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Fried tofu is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salt - fried tofu has 3.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salt has less sugar than fried tofu - fried tofu has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Fried tofu is an excellent source of protein and it has more protein than salt - fried tofu has 18.8g of protein per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Salt has less saturated fat than fried tofu - fried tofu has 2.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Fried tofu and salt contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fried tofu has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Fried tofu and salt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fried tofu has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Fried tofu has more Vitamin K than salt - fried tofu has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Fried tofu has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Fried Tofu | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.17 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.14 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.099 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 27 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Fried tofu is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than salt - fried tofu has 372mg of calcium per 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Fried tofu is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than salt - fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
potassium
Fried tofu has 17 times more potassium than salt - fried tofu has 146mg of potassium per 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Fried Tofu (Tofu, fried) and Salt (Salt, table) .
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does fried tofu or salt contain more calories in 100 grams?Fried tofu is high in calories and salt has less calories than fried tofu - fried tofu has 270 calories in 100g and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Does fried tofu or salt contain more calcium?
Fried tofu is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than salt - fried tofu has 372mg of calcium in 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
Does fried tofu or salt contain more iron?
Fried tofu is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than salt - fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.