Salmon vs. Tofu

Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Tofu


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of salmon versus tofu (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and tofu:

  • Both tofu and salmon are high in protein.
  • Salmon has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, tofu contains more folate.
  • Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and potassium.
  • Tofu is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of salmon and tofu is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Salmon is high in calories and tofu has 40% less calories than salmon - tofu has 76 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tofu per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for tofu, 39:9:52 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Salmon Tofu
Protein 67% 39%
Carbohydrates ~ 9%
Fat 33% 52%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both tofu and salmon are low in carbohydrates - tofu has 1.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.

dietary fiber

Tofu has more dietary fiber than salmon - tofu has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Tofu and salmon contain similar amounts of sugar - tofu has 0.62g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Both tofu and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 154% more protein than tofu - tofu has 8.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both tofu and salmon are low in saturated fat - tofu has 0.69g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both salmon and tofu are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Tofu has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Tofu and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - tofu has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Salmon has more Vitamin A than tofu - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than tofu - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Tofu and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tofu has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Tofu and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tofu has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Salmon has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, tofu contains more folate. Both salmon and tofu contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.

Salmon Tofu
Thiamin 0.08 MG 0.081 MG
Riboflavin 0.105 MG 0.052 MG
Niacin 7.995 MG 0.195 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.03 MG 0.068 MG
Vitamin B6 0.611 MG 0.047 MG
Folate 4 UG 15 UG
Vitamin B12 4.15 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Tofu is an excellent source of calcium and it has 49 times more calcium than salmon - tofu has 350mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.

iron

Tofu is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than salmon - tofu has 5.4mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.

potassium

Salmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 202% more potassium than tofu - tofu has 121mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, tofu has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than salmon per 100 grams, however, salmon contains more dha, epa and dpa than tofu per 100 grams.

Salmon Tofu
alpha linoleic acid 0.047 G 0.319 G
DHA 0.333 G ~
EPA 0.182 G ~
DPA 0.047 G ~
Total 0.609 G 0.319 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tofu has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.

Salmon Tofu
other omega 6 0.004 G ~
linoleic acid 0.081 G 2.38 G
Total 0.085 G 2.38 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Salmon or Tofu .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) .

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FAQ

Does tofu or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?
Salmon is high in calories and tofu has 40% less calories than salmon - tofu has 76 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.

Is tofu or salmon better for protein?
Both tofu and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 150% more protein than tofu - tofu has 8.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.

Does tofu or salmon contain more calcium?
Tofu is a rich source of calcium and it has 49 times more calcium than salmon - tofu has 350mg of calcium in 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.

Does tofu or salmon contain more iron?
Tofu is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than salmon - tofu has 5.4mg of iron in 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.

Does tofu or salmon contain more potassium?
Salmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than tofu - tofu has 121mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.