Cayenne pepper vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cayenne pepper and tofu different?
- Cayenne pepper is higher than tofu in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin K, manganese, potassium, and vitamin B3.
- Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 831% more than tofu.
- Cayenne pepper contains 2983 times more vitamin E than tofu. Cayenne pepper contains 29.83mg of vitamin E, while tofu contains 0.01mg.
- Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index (32) than tofu (15).
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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 | +406.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1564.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +210% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +202.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +230.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +136.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.7% |
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 | +76300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +298200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +304.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1667.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4362.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5112.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3245.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +606.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +78.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
Protein:
8.08 g
Fats:
4.78 g
Carbs:
1.87 g
Water:
84.55 g
Other:
0.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +261.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2928.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +738.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +950.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
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 | +160.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +210.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 2081µg | 231% | |
| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 0.01mg | 199% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 0.047mg | 185% |
| Fiber | 27.2g | 0.3g | 108% |
| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 0.1mg | 85% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.052mg | 67% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 2.4µg | 65% |
| Manganese | 2mg | 0.605mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 2014mg | 121mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 0.195mg | 53% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 2.699g | 38% |
| Iron | 7.8mg | 5.36mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 152mg | 30mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 293mg | 97mg | 28% |
| Folate | 106µg | 15µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 0.081mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 350mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.373mg | 0.193mg | 20% |
| Fats | 17.27g | 4.78g | 19% |
| Carbs | 56.63g | 1.87g | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 0.8mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.26g | 0.691g | 12% |
| Calories | 318kcal | 76kcal | 12% |
| Protein | 12.01g | 8.08g | 8% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 28.8mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.75g | 1.056g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 30mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.43g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 8.9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
221%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.569g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)