Cumin vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cumin and tofu
- The amount of iron, manganese, magnesium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B6 in cumin is higher than in tofu.
- Cumin covers your daily iron needs 796% more than tofu.
- Tofu has 8 times less potassium than cumin. Cumin has 1788mg of potassium, while tofu has 237mg.
- Tofu has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tofu is 15, while the glycemic index of cumin is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +531% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +654.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2394.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +129.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +205.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +162.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +182.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +234.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3750% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +297.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +220.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1101.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +372.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +190% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1491.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +444.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +766.4% |
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Protein
~17.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +629.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 66.36mg | 2.66mg | 796% |
| Manganese | 3.333mg | 1.181mg | 94% |
| Magnesium | 366mg | 58mg | 73% |
| Copper | 0.867mg | 0.378mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 1788mg | 237mg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 499mg | 190mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.158mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 10.5g | 2.3g | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.04g | 1.925g | 30% |
| Zinc | 4.8mg | 1.57mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.092mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 0.381mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 931mg | 683mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 17.4µg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 22% | |
| Fats | 22.27g | 8.72g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.102mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 44.24g | 2.78g | 14% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 144kcal | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 4.921g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 168mg | 14mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 5% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 29µg | 5% |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.535g | 1.261g | 1% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 17.27g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 33.74g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.392mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.883mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.835mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.87mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.431mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.274g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)