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Poblano vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between poblano and tofu

  • Poblano is higher than tofu in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, copper, and manganese.
  • Poblano covers your daily vitamin A needs 407% more than tofu.
  • Poblano contains 75 times more vitamin B6 than tofu. While poblano contains 3.535mg of vitamin B6, tofu contains only 0.047mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, ancho, dried 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 81% 18% 213% 410% 169% 39% 86% 5.6% 167% 16%
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 +276.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1892.6%
Contains more IronIron +103.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +473.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +206.9%

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 6.7% 341% 0% 0% 45% 520% 120% 120% 816% 0% 0% 52% 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 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4236.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2830.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7421.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +360%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 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 ProteinProtein +46.8%
Contains more FatsFats +71.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2649.7%
Contains more OtherOther +718.1%
Contains more WaterWater +273.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.82 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.511 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +114.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Poblano Tofu
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Poblano Tofu DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 3.535mg 0.047mg 268%
Vitamin B2 2.255mg 0.052mg 169%
Vitamin A 1022µg 114%
Fiber 21.6g 0.3g 85%
Iron 10.93mg 5.36mg 70%
Potassium 2411mg 121mg 67%
Vitamin B5 1.993mg 0.068mg 39%
Vitamin B3 6.403mg 0.195mg 39%
Copper 0.508mg 0.193mg 35%
Manganese 1.279mg 0.605mg 29%
Calcium 61mg 350mg 29%
Magnesium 113mg 30mg 20%
Carbs 51.42g 1.87g 17%
Phosphorus 201mg 97mg 15%
Folate 69µg 15µg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.511g 2.699g 12%
Selenium 2.9µg 8.9µg 11%
Calories 281kcal 76kcal 10%
Protein 11.86g 8.08g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.179mg 0.081mg 8%
Zinc 1.42mg 0.8mg 6%
Fats 8.2g 4.78g 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Sodium 43mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.1mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.82g 0.691g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.492g 1.056g 1%
Net carbs 29.82g 1.57g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.12mg 0%
Threonine 0.425mg 0.402mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.373mg 0.435mg 0%
Leucine 0.605mg 0.713mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.142mg 0.108mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.428mg 0%
Valine 0.489mg 0.446mg 0%
Histidine 0.232mg 0.221mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poblano 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
155%
Poblano
6%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Poblano
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano 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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.