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.
| 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% |
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 | +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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
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% |
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Water
~84.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.445g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.