Tofu vs. Chashu Pork
Nutrition comparison of Tofu and Chashu Pork
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tofu
versus
chashu pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tofu and chashu pork:
- Both tofu and chashu pork are high in protein.
- Chashu pork has signficantly more Vitamin C than tofu.
- Chashu pork has signficantly more dietary fiber than tofu.
- Tofu has 69% less saturated fat than chashu pork.
- Tofu has 9.2 times less carbohydrates than chashu pork.
- Tofu has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Tofu is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) and Chashu Pork (BBQ PORK) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chashu pork is high in calories and tofu has 56% less calories than chashu pork - tofu has 76 calories per 100 grams and chashu pork has 173 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tofu is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chashu pork per calorie. Tofu has a macronutrient ratio of 39:9:52 and for chashu pork, 25:42:34 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tofu | Chashu Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 39% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 42% |
| Fat | 52% | 34% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tofu has 9.2 times less carbohydrates than chashu pork - tofu has 1.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chashu pork has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chashu pork has signficantly more dietary fiber than tofu - tofu has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chashu pork has 1.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tofu and chashu pork contain similar amounts of sugar - tofu has 0.62g of sugar per 100 grams and chashu pork has 4.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both tofu and chashu pork are high in protein. Chashu pork has 43% more protein than tofu - tofu has 8.1g of protein per 100 grams and chashu pork has 11.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Tofu has 69% less saturated fat than chashu pork - tofu has 0.69g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chashu pork has 2.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Tofu has less cholesterol than chashu pork - chashu pork has 16mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chashu pork has signficantly more Vitamin C than tofu - tofu has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chashu pork has 11.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chashu pork has more Vitamin A than tofu - chashu pork has 57.7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tofu and chashu pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tofu has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chashu pork does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tofu and chashu pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tofu has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chashu pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tofu has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Tofu | Chashu Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.052 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.195 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.068 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Tofu is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than chashu pork - tofu has 350mg of calcium per 100 grams and chashu pork has 26mg of calcium.
iron
Tofu is an excellent source of iron and it has 483% more iron than chashu pork - tofu has 5.4mg of iron per 100 grams and chashu pork has 0.92mg of iron.
potassium
Tofu has more potassium than chashu pork - tofu has 121mg of potassium per 100 grams and chashu pork does not contain significant amounts.
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: Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) and Chashu Pork (BBQ PORK) .
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FAQ
Does tofu or chashu pork contain more calories in 100 grams?Chashu pork is high in calories and tofu has 60% less calories than chashu pork - tofu has 76 calories in 100g and chashu pork has 173 calories.
Is tofu or chashu pork better for protein?
Both tofu and chashu pork are high in protein. Chashu pork has 40% more protein than tofu - tofu has 8.1g of protein per 100 grams and chashu pork has 11.5g of protein.
Does tofu or chashu pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tofu has 9.2 times fewer carbohydrates than chashu pork - tofu has 1.9g of carbs for 100g and chashu pork has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does tofu or chashu pork contain more calcium?
Tofu is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than chashu pork - tofu has 350mg of calcium in 100 grams and chashu pork has 26mg of calcium.
Does tofu or chashu pork contain more iron?
Tofu is an abundant source of iron and it has 480% more iron than chashu pork - tofu has 5.4mg of iron in 100 grams and chashu pork has 0.92mg of iron.