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Tofu vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tofu and Cumin

  • Tofu contains less Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Zinc than Cumin.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 763% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Spices, cumin seed.

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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
2
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%
Cumin
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1377.7%
Contains more IronIron +1138.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +349.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +414.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +450.9%

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.
Tofu
3
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% 5.1% 0.2% 0% 20% 12% 3.7% 4.1% 11% 0% 6% 11% 16%
Cumin
8
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 26% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1394.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +675.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +528.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2248.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +825.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +125%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
1
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Cumin
4
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more WaterWater +949%
Contains more ProteinProtein +120.4%
Contains more FatsFats +365.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2265.8%
Contains more OtherOther +958.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
1
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.699 g
Cumin
2
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1229.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tofu Cumin
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 Tofu Cumin Opinion
Calories 76kcal 375kcal Cumin
Protein 8.08g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 4.78g 22.27g Cumin
Vitamin C 0.1mg 7.7mg Cumin
Net carbs 1.57g 33.74g Cumin
Carbs 1.87g 44.24g Cumin
Magnesium 30mg 366mg Cumin
Calcium 350mg 931mg Cumin
Potassium 121mg 1788mg Cumin
Iron 5.36mg 66.36mg Cumin
Sugar 0.62g 2.25g Tofu
Fiber 0.3g 10.5g Cumin
Copper 0.193mg 0.867mg Cumin
Zinc 0.8mg 4.8mg Cumin
Phosphorus 97mg 499mg Cumin
Sodium 7mg 168mg Tofu
Vitamin A 85IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0.01mg 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 0.605mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 8.9µg 5.2µg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.068mg Tofu
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.435mg Cumin
Vitamin K 2.4µg 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 15µg 10µg Tofu
Choline 28.8mg 24.7mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 0.691g 1.535g Tofu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.056g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 3.279g Cumin
Tryptophan 0.12mg Tofu
Threonine 0.402mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.435mg Tofu
Leucine 0.713mg Tofu
Lysine 0.452mg Tofu
Methionine 0.108mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.428mg Tofu
Valine 0.446mg Tofu
Histidine 0.221mg Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Cumin
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
7%
Tofu
48%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.844g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin 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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/nutrients
  2. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.