Fried Tofu vs. Sausage
Nutrition comparison of Fried Tofu and Cooked Sausage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
fried tofu
versus
cooked
sausage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fried tofu and sausage:
- Both fried tofu and sausage are high in calories and protein.
- Fried tofu is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Sausage has 3.7 times less carbohydrates than fried tofu.
- Sausage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, fried tofu contains more folate.
- Sausage is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fried Tofu (Tofu, fried) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both fried tofu and sausage are high in calories. Sausage has 20% more calories than fried tofu - fried tofu has 270 calories per 100 grams and sausage has 324 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fried tofu is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to sausage for protein. Fried tofu has a macronutrient ratio of 26:12:62 and for sausage, 23:2:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fried Tofu | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 12% | 2% |
| Fat | 62% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sausage has 3.7 times less carbohydrates than fried tofu - fried tofu has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fried tofu is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sausage - fried tofu has 3.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sausage does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Fried tofu and sausage contain similar amounts of sugar - fried tofu has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and sausage has 1.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both fried tofu and sausage are high in protein. Fried tofu is very similar to sausage for protein - fried tofu has 18.8g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sausage is high in saturated fat and fried tofu has 68% less saturated fat than sausage - fried tofu has 2.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sausage has 9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sausage and fried tofu are low in trans fat - sausage has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and fried tofu does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Fried tofu has less cholesterol than sausage - sausage has 81mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fried tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Fried tofu and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fried tofu has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sausage has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Sausage has more Vitamin D than fried tofu - sausage has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fried tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Fried tofu and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fried tofu has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sausage has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fried tofu and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fried tofu has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sausage has 3.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sausage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, fried tofu contains more folate.
| Fried Tofu | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.17 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.263 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 6.279 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.14 MG | 0.838 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.099 MG | 0.371 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fried tofu is an excellent source of calcium and it has 27 times more calcium than sausage - fried tofu has 372mg of calcium per 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Fried tofu is an excellent source of iron and it has 290% more iron than sausage - fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Sausage is an excellent source of potassium and it has 132% more potassium than fried tofu - fried tofu has 146mg of potassium per 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fried tofu has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sausage per 100 grams, however, sausage contains more dpa than fried tofu per 100 grams.
| Fried Tofu | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.346 G | 0.184 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.004 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.007 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.024 G |
| Total | 1.346 G | 0.219 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fried tofu has more linoleic acid than sausage per 100 grams.
| Fried Tofu | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 10.044 G | 4.267 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.035 G |
| Total | 10.044 G | 4.302 G |
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 Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) .
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FAQ
Does fried tofu or sausage contain more calories in 100 grams?Both fried tofu and sausage are high in calories. Sausage has 20% more calories than fried tofu - fried tofu has 270 calories in 100g and sausage has 324 calories.
Does fried tofu or sausage contain more calcium?
Fried tofu is a rich source of calcium and it has 27 times more calcium than sausage - fried tofu has 372mg of calcium in 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
Does fried tofu or sausage contain more iron?
Fried tofu is an abundant source of iron and it has 290% more iron than sausage - fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
Does fried tofu or sausage contain more potassium?
Sausage is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than fried tofu - fried tofu has 146mg of potassium in 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.