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Poppy seed vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between poppy seed and tofu

  • The amount of manganese, copper, phosphorus, calcium, fiber, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, and iron in poppy seed is higher than in tofu.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily manganese needs 265% more than tofu.
  • Tofu has 65 times less fiber than poppy seed. Poppy seed has 19.5g of fiber, while tofu has 0.3g.
  • Tofu contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, poppy seed 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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
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 +1056.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +494.2%
Contains more IronIron +82.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +743%
Contains more ZincZinc +887.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +796.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1008.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.1%

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
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 +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +954.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +425.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +227.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 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 +122.6%
Contains more FatsFats +769.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1404.3%
Contains more OtherOther +784.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1321%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +466.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +958.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Poppy seed Tofu
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price 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 Poppy seed Tofu DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 0.605mg 265%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 2.699g 172%
Copper 1.627mg 0.193mg 159%
Phosphorus 870mg 97mg 110%
Calcium 1438mg 350mg 109%
Fiber 19.5g 0.3g 77%
Magnesium 347mg 30mg 75%
Zinc 7.9mg 0.8mg 65%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.081mg 64%
Fats 41.56g 4.78g 57%
Iron 9.76mg 5.36mg 55%
Calories 525kcal 76kcal 22%
Protein 17.99g 8.08g 20%
Potassium 719mg 121mg 18%
Saturated fat 4.517g 0.691g 17%
Folate 82µg 15µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.047mg 15%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 0.01mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 1.056g 12%
Carbs 28.13g 1.87g 9%
Selenium 13.5µg 8.9µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.068mg 5%
Choline 8.8mg 28.8mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.052mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 0.195mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Sodium 26mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 1.57g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.12mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.402mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.435mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0.713mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.108mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.428mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0.446mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.221mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed 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%
Poppy seed
6%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.826g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed 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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.