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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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
Tofu
Tofu
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 41% 205% 21% 100% 126% 43% 81% 1.8% 154% 95%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 33% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
Tofu
Tofu
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 40% 24% 7.1% 8% 21% 0% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +229.5%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Tofu
Tofu
3
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 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
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 g
Tofu
Tofu
3
16% 24% 61%
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.
Black pepper Tofu
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper Tofu Opinion
Calories 251kcal 144kcal Black pepper
Protein 10.39g 17.27g Tofu
Fats 3.26g 8.72g Tofu
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Tofu
Net carbs 38.65g 0.48g Black pepper
Carbs 63.95g 2.78g Black pepper
Magnesium 171mg 58mg Black pepper
Calcium 443mg 683mg Tofu
Potassium 1329mg 237mg Black pepper
Iron 9.71mg 2.66mg Black pepper
Sugar 0.64g Tofu
Fiber 25.3g 2.3g Black pepper
Copper 1.33mg 0.378mg Black pepper
Zinc 1.19mg 1.57mg Tofu
Phosphorus 158mg 190mg Tofu
Sodium 20mg 14mg Tofu
Vitamin A 547IU 166IU Black pepper
Vitamin A 27µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 1.04mg Black pepper
Manganese 12.753mg 1.181mg Black pepper
Selenium 4.9µg 17.4µg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.158mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.102mg Black pepper
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 0.381mg Black pepper
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 0.133mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 0.092mg Black pepper
Vitamin K 163.7µg Black pepper
Folate 17µg 29µg Tofu
Choline 11.3mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 1.392g 1.261g Tofu
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g 1.925g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 4.921g Tofu
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.235mg Tofu
Threonine 0.244mg 0.785mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.366mg 0.849mg Tofu
Leucine 1.014mg 1.392mg Tofu
Lysine 0.244mg 0.883mg Tofu
Methionine 0.096mg 0.211mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.835mg Tofu
Valine 0.547mg 0.87mg Tofu
Histidine 0.159mg 0.431mg Tofu
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black pepper Tofu
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
56%
Black pepper
10%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
87%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black pepper
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.

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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.