USDA-derived comparison

Chicken Breast vs Tofu (firm)

Chicken Breast leads for Vitamin B3, Protein and Vitamin B6; Tofu (firm) answers with Calcium.

Who each is for: Choose chicken Breast for vitamin B3 and protein. Choose tofu (firm) for calcium.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Chicken Breast

Typical serving: 1 breast (170g)

18/100

More vitamin B3More proteinMore vitamin B6More phosphorus
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Tofu (firm)

Typical serving: 1 serving (126g)

9/100

More calcium
Full Tofu (firm) page

Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientChicken BreastTofu (firm)
Calories165 kcal98 kcal
Protein31 g11 g
Carbs0 g2 g
Fat4 g5 g
Fiber0 g1 g
Sat fat1 g1 g
Sodium74 mg12 mg
Potassium256 mg148 mg
Calcium15 mg350 mg
Iron1 mg1.6 mg
Magnesium29 mg37 mg
Zinc1 mg0.8 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0.1 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120.3 µg0 µg
Folate4 µg19 µg

Servings differ: 1 breast of chicken breast is about 170g, 1 serving of tofu (firm) about 126g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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