Egg vs Firm tofu
Per 100 g, egg has 143 kcal, 13 g protein, 0.7 g carbohydrate and 9.5 g fat; firm tofu has 78 kcal, 9 g protein, 2.9 g carbohydrate and 4.2 g fat. Egg has 143 kcal per 100 g, 83% more than firm tofu at 78 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Egg | Firm tofu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal | 78 kcal | +65 kcal |
| Protein | 13 g | 9 g | +3.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.7 g | 2.9 g | −2.2 g |
| Fat | 9.5 g | 4.2 g | +5.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0.9 g | −0.9 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | 0.6 g | −0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g | 0.8 g | +2.3 g |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 12 mg | +130 mg |
Difference is Egg minus Firm tofu. Full names: Egg, whole, raw, fresh · Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari).
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg · 1 large, 50 g | 72 | 6.3 g | 0.4 g | 4.8 g |
| Firm tofu · 0.5 cup, 126 g | 98 | 11 g | 3.7 g | 5.3 g |
Where the calories come from
Egg · 36% protein · 2% carbohydrate · 62% fat
Firm tofu · 42% protein · 14% carbohydrate · 44% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Egg has 143 kcal per 100 g, 83% more than firm tofu at 78 kcal.
- Egg has 40% more protein per 100 g than firm tofu (13 g vs 9 g). Per calorie, egg gives 8.8 g of protein per 100 kcal and firm tofu gives 11.5 g.
- Firm tofu has 314% more carbohydrate per 100 g than egg (2.9 g vs 0.7 g).
- Egg has 126% more fat per 100 g than firm tofu (9.5 g vs 4.2 g).
- Firm tofu has 0.9 g of fiber per 100 g; egg has none.
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, egg or firm tofu?
Egg has 143 kcal per 100 g, 83% more than firm tofu at 78 kcal.
Which has more protein, egg or firm tofu?
Egg has 40% more protein per 100 g than firm tofu (13 g vs 9 g). Per calorie, egg gives 8.8 g of protein per 100 kcal and firm tofu gives 11.5 g.
What are the macros of egg vs firm tofu?
Egg: 36% protein, 2% carbohydrate, 62% fat by energy. Firm tofu: 42% protein, 14% carbohydrate, 44% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 171287 (Dairy & eggs) and 172448 (Legumes), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.