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Tofu vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tofu and peppermint

  • Tofu has more calcium, while peppermint has more vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, manganese, folate, vitamin B2, copper, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 83% higher.
  • Tofu has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tofu is 15, while the glycemic index of peppermint is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Peppermint, fresh.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +370.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.4%
~equal in Iron ~5.08mg

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% 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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +31700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +411.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +774.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +174.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +660%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.082mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.5%
Contains more FatsFats +408.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +696.3%
Contains more OtherOther +145.8%
~equal in Water ~78.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +431.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Peppermint DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.1mg 31.8mg 35%
Fiber 0.3g 8g 31%
Manganese 0.605mg 1.176mg 25%
Folate 15µg 114µg 25%
Vitamin A 212µg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.266mg 16%
Selenium 8.9µg 16%
Copper 0.193mg 0.329mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.508g 15%
Potassium 121mg 569mg 13%
Magnesium 30mg 80mg 12%
Calcium 350mg 243mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.706mg 9%
Protein 8.08g 3.75g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.129mg 6%
Fats 4.78g 0.94g 6%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.338mg 5%
Iron 5.36mg 5.08mg 4%
Carbs 1.87g 14.89g 4%
Phosphorus 97mg 73mg 3%
Zinc 0.8mg 1.11mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 0.033g 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.691g 0.246g 2%
Sodium 7mg 31mg 1%
Calories 76kcal 70kcal 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.082mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Peppermint
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
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.445g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.