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Thyme vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Thyme and Tofu

  • Thyme is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Copper, yet Tofu is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Thyme covers your daily Iron needs 185% more than Tofu.
  • Thyme contains 801 times more Vitamin C than Tofu. While Thyme contains 160.1mg of Vitamin C, Tofu contains only 0.2mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Thyme, fresh and Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Thyme
7
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3
Tofu
Contains more Iron +556%
Contains more Magnesium +175.9%
Contains more Potassium +157%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +15.3%
Contains more Copper +46.8%
Contains more Manganese +45.6%
Contains more Calcium +68.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 205% 100% 42% 82% 21% 2% 43% 126% 155% 95%
Contains more Iron +556%
Contains more Magnesium +175.9%
Contains more Potassium +157%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +15.3%
Contains more Copper +46.8%
Contains more Manganese +45.6%
Contains more Calcium +68.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Thyme
7
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1
Tofu
Contains more Vitamin A +2762%
Contains more Vitamin C +79950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.3%
Contains more Folate +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +229.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 1% 40% 24% 8% 8% 22% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2762%
Contains more Vitamin C +79950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.3%
Contains more Folate +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +229.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
2
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3
Tofu
Contains more Carbs +779.5%
Contains more Other +128.6%
Contains more Protein +210.6%
Contains more Fats +419%
Equal in Water - 69.83
6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Carbs +779.5%
Contains more Other +128.6%
Contains more Protein +210.6%
Contains more Fats +419%
Equal in Water - 69.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
1
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2
Tofu
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2276.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +825%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.921 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2276.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +825%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Thyme Tofu
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Tofu Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 0.48g Thyme
Protein 5.56g 17.27g Tofu
Fats 1.68g 8.72g Tofu
Carbs 24.45g 2.78g Thyme
Calories 101kcal 144kcal Tofu
Fiber 14g 2.3g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 683mg Tofu
Iron 17.45mg 2.66mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 58mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 190mg Tofu
Potassium 609mg 237mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 14mg Thyme
Zinc 1.81mg 1.57mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.378mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 1.181mg Thyme
Selenium 17.4µg Tofu
Vitamin A 4751IU 166IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg Thyme
Vitamin C 160.1mg 0.2mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.158mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.102mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.381mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.133mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.092mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 29µg Thyme
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.235mg Tofu
Threonine 0.154mg 0.785mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.849mg Tofu
Leucine 0.262mg 1.392mg Tofu
Lysine 0.126mg 0.883mg Tofu
Methionine 0.211mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.835mg Tofu
Valine 0.307mg 0.87mg Tofu
Histidine 0.431mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 0.467g 1.261g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 1.925g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 4.921g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme Tofu
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
93%
Thyme
11%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
87%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.794g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/nutrients
  2. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172475/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.