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Tofu vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tofu and bell peppers

  • Tofu has more iron, calcium, manganese, selenium, copper, phosphorus, and zinc; however, bell peppers are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
  • Bell peppers cover your daily vitamin C needs 89% more than tofu.
  • Bell peppers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bell peppers is 32, while the glycemic index of tofu is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Peppers, sweet, green, raw.

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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.
Tofu
8
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3% 15% 13% 22% 3.5% 8.6% 0.39% 16% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3400%
Contains more IronIron +1476.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +192.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +515.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +385%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +395.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%

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.
Tofu
4
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%
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 268% 6% 7.4% 0% 14% 6.5% 9% 5.9% 52% 0% 19% 7.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +423.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +376.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +208.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
3
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +839.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2711.8%
Contains more OtherOther +63.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.1%
Contains more WaterWater +11%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
2
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.699 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4253.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tofu Bell pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Bell pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.1mg 80.4mg 89%
Iron 5.36mg 0.34mg 63%
Calcium 350mg 10mg 34%
Manganese 0.605mg 0.122mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.062g 18%
Selenium 8.9µg 0µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.224mg 14%
Protein 8.08g 0.86g 14%
Copper 0.193mg 0.066mg 14%
Phosphorus 97mg 20mg 11%
Fats 4.78g 0.17g 7%
Fiber 0.3g 1.7g 6%
Zinc 0.8mg 0.13mg 6%
Magnesium 30mg 10mg 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5.5mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 7.4µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.691g 0.058g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 0.008g 3%
Calories 76kcal 20kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.48mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.057mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.028mg 2%
Potassium 121mg 175mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 2%
Carbs 1.87g 4.64g 1%
Fructose 1.12g 1%
Folate 15µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.099mg 1%
Net carbs 1.57g 2.94g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 2.4g N/A
Sodium 7mg 3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.024mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 0.036mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.092mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 0.036mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.01mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Bell pepper
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
6%
Tofu
31%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.633g)
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.

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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/nutrients
  2. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.