Nutmeg vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between nutmeg and tofu
- Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and folate; however, tofu has more iron and calcium.
- Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 126% more.
- Nutmeg has 69 times more fiber than tofu. Nutmeg has 20.8g of fiber, while tofu has 0.3g.
- Tofu is lower in saturated fat.
- Tofu has a higher glycemic index than nutmeg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +510% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +189.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +432.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +168.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +379.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +456.3% |
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 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +327.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +566.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +240.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +406.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +227.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +659.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2535.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +223.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1257.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +204.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +671.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 0.691g | 115% |
| Manganese | 2.9mg | 0.605mg | 100% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.193mg | 93% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 0.3g | 82% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 4.78g | 49% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 30mg | 36% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 5.36mg | 29% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 76kcal | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.081mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 350mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 97mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 1.87g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 2.699g | 16% |
| Folate | 76µg | 15µg | 15% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 8.9µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 0.8mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.047mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 0.195mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 121mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 1.056g | 5% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 8.08g | 4% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 28.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 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
18%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.249g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.