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Peppermint vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between peppermint and tofu

  • Peppermint has more vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, manganese, folate, vitamin B2, copper, potassium, and magnesium, while tofu has more calcium.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 83% higher.
  • Tofu contains 318 times less vitamin C than peppermint. Peppermint contains 31.8mg of vitamin C, while tofu contains 0.1mg.
  • Tofu has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tofu is 15, while the glycemic index of peppermint is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppermint, fresh 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Tofu
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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 +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +370.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.4%
~equal in Iron ~5.36mg

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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Tofu
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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% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 12% 3.7% 4.1% 11% 0% 6% 11% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +31700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +411.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +774.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +174.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +660%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.081mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Tofu
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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 CarbsCarbs +696.3%
Contains more OtherOther +145.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.5%
Contains more FatsFats +408.5%
~equal in Water ~84.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Tofu
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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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +431.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppermint Tofu
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Tofu DV% diff.
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0.1mg 35%
Fiber 8g 0.3g 31%
Manganese 1.176mg 0.605mg 25%
Folate 114µg 15µg 25%
Vitamin A 212µg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.052mg 16%
Selenium 8.9µg 16%
Copper 0.329mg 0.193mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 2.699g 15%
Potassium 569mg 121mg 13%
Magnesium 80mg 30mg 12%
Calcium 243mg 350mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.195mg 9%
Protein 3.75g 8.08g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.047mg 6%
Fats 0.94g 4.78g 6%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.068mg 5%
Iron 5.08mg 5.36mg 4%
Carbs 14.89g 1.87g 4%
Phosphorus 73mg 97mg 3%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.8mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 1.056g 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.246g 0.691g 2%
Sodium 31mg 7mg 1%
Calories 70kcal 76kcal 0%
Net carbs 6.89g 1.57g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.081mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.12mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.402mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.435mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 0.713mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.108mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.428mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0.446mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0.221mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint 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
33%
Peppermint
6%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.445g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint 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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.