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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.

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.
Cumin
Cumin
8
:
2
Tofu
Tofu
Contains more Calcium +36.3%
Contains more Iron +2394.7%
Contains more Magnesium +531%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.6%
Contains more Potassium +654.4%
Contains more Zinc +205.7%
Contains more Copper +129.4%
Contains more Manganese +182.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Selenium +234.6%
Cumin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Tofu
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 205% 100% 42% 82% 21% 2% 43% 126% 155% 95%
Contains more Calcium +36.3%
Contains more Iron +2394.7%
Contains more Magnesium +531%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.6%
Contains more Potassium +654.4%
Contains more Zinc +205.7%
Contains more Copper +129.4%
Contains more Manganese +182.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Cumin
Cumin
8
:
2
Tofu
Tofu
Contains more Vitamin A +665.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +372.8%
Contains more Folate +190%
Cumin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +665.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +372.8%
Contains more Folate +190%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
4
:
1
Tofu
Tofu
Contains more Fats +155.4%
Contains more Carbs +1491.4%
Contains more Other +444.3%
Contains more Water +766.4%
Equal in Protein - 17.27
Cumin
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
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
Contains more Fats +155.4%
Contains more Carbs +1491.4%
Contains more Other +444.3%
Contains more Water +766.4%
Equal in Protein - 17.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
1
:
2
Tofu
Tofu
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +629.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.1%
Cumin
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Tofu
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.921 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +629.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Cumin Tofu
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Tofu Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 0.48g Cumin
Protein 17.81g 17.27g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 8.72g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 2.78g Cumin
Calories 375kcal 144kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Tofu
Fiber 10.5g 2.3g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 683mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 2.66mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 58mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 190mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 237mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 14mg Tofu
Zinc 4.8mg 1.57mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.378mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 1.181mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 17.4µg Tofu
Vitamin A 1270IU 166IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0.2mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.158mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.102mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.381mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.133mg Tofu
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.092mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 29µg Tofu
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.235mg Tofu
Threonine 0.785mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.849mg Tofu
Leucine 1.392mg Tofu
Lysine 0.883mg Tofu
Methionine 0.211mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.835mg Tofu
Valine 0.87mg Tofu
Histidine 0.431mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 1.535g 1.261g Tofu
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 1.925g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 4.921g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin 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
51%
Cumin
11%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
87%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.274g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.