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Cumin vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cumin and Tofu

  • Tofu contains less Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Zinc than Cumin.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 763% higher.
  • Tofu contains 35 times less Fiber than Cumin. Cumin contains 10.5g of Fiber, while Tofu contains 0.3g.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Tofu, raw, regular, 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
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Tofu
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 105% 11% 201% 64% 22% 42% 0.91% 79% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1377.7%
Contains more IronIron +1138.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +349.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +414.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +450.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.2%

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
8
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 26% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
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 0.33% 5.1% 0.2% 0% 20% 12% 3.7% 4.1% 11% 0% 6% 11% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1394.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +675.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +528.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2248.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +825.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +125%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
4
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
1
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +120.4%
Contains more FatsFats +365.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2265.8%
Contains more OtherOther +958.3%
Contains more WaterWater +949%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Tofu
1
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.699 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1229.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55%

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
Calories 375kcal 76kcal Cumin
Protein 17.81g 8.08g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 4.78g Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0.1mg Cumin
Net carbs 33.74g 1.57g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 1.87g Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 30mg Cumin
Calcium 931mg 350mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 121mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 5.36mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g 0.62g Tofu
Fiber 10.5g 0.3g Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.193mg Cumin
Zinc 4.8mg 0.8mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 97mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 7mg Tofu
Vitamin A 1270IU 85IU Cumin
Vitamin A 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.01mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 0.605mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 8.9µg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.081mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.052mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.195mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.068mg Tofu
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.047mg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg 2.4µg Cumin
Folate 10µg 15µg Tofu
Choline 24.7mg 28.8mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 1.535g 0.691g Tofu
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 1.056g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 2.699g Cumin
Tryptophan 0.12mg Tofu
Threonine 0.402mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.435mg Tofu
Leucine 0.713mg Tofu
Lysine 0.452mg Tofu
Methionine 0.108mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.428mg Tofu
Valine 0.446mg Tofu
Histidine 0.221mg Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Tofu
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
48%
Cumin
7%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.844g)
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/172476/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.