Brown Rice Protein
78.0gprotein / 100g380 cal · 3.0g fat · $$ · Quality 0.6
Tofu (firm)
17.3gprotein / 100g144 cal · 8.7g fat · $ · Quality 0.91
Brown Rice Protein is in a different weight class here, protein-wise: 78.0g per 100g vs Tofu (firm)'s 17.3g, a 60.7g difference that's more about food category than food quality.
Quality flips the other way, though: Tofu (firm) has the stronger amino acid profile (DIAAS-adjusted, complete plant protein) versus Brown Rice Protein's lit_estimate, low in lysine, typically blended with pea protein commercially.
On price, Tofu (firm) wins clearly — $ against Brown Rice Protein's $$.
Brown Rice Protein's typical serving also delivers more leucine (1750mg vs Tofu (firm)'s 1300mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Brown Rice Protein wins clearly. Choose Tofu (firm) instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Brown Rice Protein | Tofu (firm) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78.0g | 17.3g |
| Calories | 380 | 144 |
| Fat | 3.0g | 8.7g |
| Carbs | 8.0g | 2.8g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.3g |
| Quality score | 0.6 | 0.91 |
| Relative cost | $$ | $ |
| Prep time | 1 min | 15 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, brown rice protein or tofu (firm)?
Brown Rice Protein has 78.0g of protein per 100g compared to Tofu (firm)'s 17.3g.
Which is lower in calories?
Tofu (firm) is lower in calories per 100g, at 144 vs the other's 380.