Fried Tofu vs. Raw Pork Belly
Nutrition comparison of Fried Tofu and Raw Pork Belly
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
fried tofu
versus
raw pork belly
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fried tofu and raw pork belly:
- Both raw pork belly and fried tofu are high in calories and protein.
- Fried tofu is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Raw pork belly has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, fried tofu contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fried Tofu (Tofu, fried) and Raw Pork Belly (Pork, fresh, belly, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw pork belly and fried tofu are high in calories. Raw pork belly has 92% more calories than fried tofu - raw pork belly has 518 calories per 100 grams and fried tofu has 270 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fried tofu is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to raw pork belly per calorie. Fried tofu has a macronutrient ratio of 26:12:62 and for raw pork belly, 7:0:93 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fried Tofu | Raw Pork Belly | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12% | ~ |
| Fat | 62% | 93% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raw pork belly has less carbohydrates than fried tofu - fried tofu has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Fried tofu is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw pork belly - fried tofu has 3.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw pork belly has less sugar than fried tofu - fried tofu has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw pork belly and fried tofu are high in protein. Fried tofu has 101% more protein than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 9.3g of protein per 100 grams and fried tofu has 18.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw pork belly is high in saturated fat and fried tofu has 85% less saturated fat than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 19.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fried tofu has 2.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Fried tofu has less cholesterol than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fried tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Raw pork belly and fried tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - raw pork belly has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fried tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Raw pork belly and fried tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw pork belly has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fried tofu has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Raw pork belly and fried tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw pork belly has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fried tofu has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fried tofu has more Vitamin K than raw pork belly - fried tofu has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Raw pork belly has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, fried tofu contains more folate. Both fried tofu and raw pork belly contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Fried Tofu | Raw Pork Belly | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.17 MG | 0.396 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.242 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 4.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.14 MG | 0.256 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.099 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 1 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.84 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fried tofu is an excellent source of calcium and it has 73 times more calcium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and fried tofu has 372mg of calcium.
iron
Fried tofu is an excellent source of iron and it has 837% more iron than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 0.52mg of iron per 100 grams and fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron.
potassium
Raw pork belly and fried tofu contain similar amounts of potassium - raw pork belly has 185mg of potassium per 100 grams and fried tofu has 146mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fried tofu has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than raw pork belly per 100 grams.
| Fried Tofu | Raw Pork Belly | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.346 G | 0.48 G |
| Total | 1.346 G | 0.48 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both fried tofu and raw pork belly contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Fried Tofu | Raw Pork Belly | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 10.044 G | 5.03 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.14 G |
| Total | 10.044 G | 5.17 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 Raw Pork Belly (Pork, fresh, belly, raw) .
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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 E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does raw pork belly or fried tofu contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw pork belly and fried tofu are high in calories. Raw pork belly has 90% more calories than fried tofu - raw pork belly has 518 calories in 100g and fried tofu has 270 calories.
Does raw pork belly or fried tofu contain more calcium?
Fried tofu is a rich source of calcium and it has 73 times more calcium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 5mg of calcium in 100 grams and fried tofu has 372mg of calcium.
Does raw pork belly or fried tofu contain more iron?
Fried tofu is an abundant source of iron and it has 840% more iron than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 0.52mg of iron in 100 grams and fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron.