Pickled cucumber vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pickled cucumber and tofu different?
- Pickled cucumber is richer in vitamin K, while tofu is higher in iron, calcium, manganese, selenium, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Tofu covers your daily need for iron, 62% more than pickled cucumber.
- Pickled cucumber contains 173 times more sodium than tofu. Pickled cucumber contains 1208mg of sodium, while tofu contains 7mg.
- Pickled cucumber has a higher glycemic index (32) than tofu (15).
Pickles, cucumber, sour and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate types were used in this article.
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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 | +650% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +426.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1240% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +127.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +592.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1858.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +422.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
2.26 g
Water:
94.08 g
Other:
3.13 g
Protein:
8.08 g
Fats:
4.78 g
Carbs:
1.87 g
Water:
84.55 g
Other:
0.72 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +334.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2348.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2290% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.081 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 | -92.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3232.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.4mg | 5.36mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 1208mg | 7mg | 52% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 2.4µg | 37% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 350mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.605mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 2.699g | 17% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 8.9µg | 16% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 8.08g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.193mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 97mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.02mg | 0.8mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.081mg | 7% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 4.78g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 30mg | 6% |
| Choline | 3.6mg | 28.8mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 0.3g | 4% |
| Folate | 1µg | 15µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0.691g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 1.056g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.047mg | 3% |
| Calories | 11kcal | 76kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.01mg | 0.052mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 121mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.195mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.038mg | 0.068mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.26g | 1.87g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.06g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.06g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.009mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.01mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.014mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.014mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.011mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 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
10%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 1201mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pickled cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.639g)
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.