Black pepper vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between black pepper and tofu?
- Black pepper is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, iron, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6, yet tofu is richer in calcium and selenium.
- Black pepper's daily need coverage for manganese is 503% higher.
- Black pepper has 11 times more fiber than tofu. Black pepper has 25.3g of fiber, while tofu has 2.3g.
- Tofu has a lower glycemic index than black pepper.
We used Spices, pepper, black and Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +194.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +460.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +265% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +251.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +979.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +255.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +951.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +216.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.39 g
Fats:
3.26 g
Carbs:
63.95 g
Water:
12.46 g
Other:
9.94 g
Protein:
17.27 g
Fats:
8.72 g
Carbs:
2.78 g
Water:
69.83 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2200.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +610% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +167.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +460.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.998 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.921 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +160.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +393.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.261g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 12.753mg | 1.181mg | 503% |
| Vitamin K | 163.7µg | 136% | |
| Copper | 1.33mg | 0.378mg | 106% |
| Fiber | 25.3g | 2.3g | 92% |
| Iron | 9.71mg | 2.66mg | 88% |
| Potassium | 1329mg | 237mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 171mg | 58mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.998g | 4.921g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.399mg | 0.133mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 443mg | 683mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 4.9µg | 17.4µg | 23% |
| Carbs | 63.95g | 2.78g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291mg | 0.092mg | 15% |
| Protein | 10.39g | 17.27g | 14% |
| Fats | 3.26g | 8.72g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.04mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.102mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.143mg | 0.381mg | 5% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 144kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 190mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.108mg | 0.158mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 1.19mg | 1.57mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.739g | 1.925g | 3% |
| Folate | 17µg | 29µg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.392g | 1.261g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 38.65g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.64g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 20mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.244mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.366mg | 0.849mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.014mg | 1.392mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.244mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.547mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
54%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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.