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Tofu vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tofu and Thyme

  • Tofu is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Thyme is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Thyme covers your daily Iron needs 185% more than Tofu.
  • Tofu contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Thyme. While Tofu contains 190mg of Phosphorus, Thyme contains only 106mg.

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

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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.
Tofu
Tofu
3
:
7
Thyme
Thyme
Contains more Calcium +68.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.2%
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%
Tofu
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 205% 100% 42% 82% 21% 2% 43% 126% 155% 95%
Thyme
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Calcium +68.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.2%
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%

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.
Tofu
Tofu
1
:
7
Thyme
Thyme
Contains more Vitamin B1 +229.2%
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%
Tofu
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%
Thyme
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +229.2%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Thyme
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
11%
Tofu
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Tofu
145%
Thyme

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