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Tofu vs. Poblano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tofu and poblano

  • Poblano is higher than tofu in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, copper, and manganese.
  • Poblano covers your daily vitamin A needs 407% more than tofu.

Food varieties used in this article are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Peppers, ancho, dried.

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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 81% 18% 213% 410% 169% 39% 86% 5.6% 167% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +473.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +206.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +276.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1892.6%
Contains more IronIron +103.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.4%

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 6.7% 341% 0% 0% 45% 520% 120% 120% 816% 0% 0% 52% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4236.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2830.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7421.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +360%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +273.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.8%
Contains more FatsFats +71.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2649.7%
Contains more OtherOther +718.1%

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
14% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.82 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.511 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +114.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tofu Poblano
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Poblano DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 3.535mg 268%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 2.255mg 169%
Vitamin A 1022µg 114%
Fiber 0.3g 21.6g 85%
Iron 5.36mg 10.93mg 70%
Potassium 121mg 2411mg 67%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 1.993mg 39%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 6.403mg 39%
Copper 0.193mg 0.508mg 35%
Manganese 0.605mg 1.279mg 29%
Calcium 350mg 61mg 29%
Magnesium 30mg 113mg 20%
Carbs 1.87g 51.42g 17%
Phosphorus 97mg 201mg 15%
Folate 15µg 69µg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 4.511g 12%
Selenium 8.9µg 2.9µg 11%
Calories 76kcal 281kcal 10%
Protein 8.08g 11.86g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.179mg 8%
Zinc 0.8mg 1.42mg 6%
Fats 4.78g 8.2g 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Sodium 7mg 43mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.691g 0.82g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.056g 0.492g 1%
Net carbs 1.57g 29.82g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0.425mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.373mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 0.605mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0.142mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.361mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 0.489mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.232mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Poblano
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
155%
Poblano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
120%
Poblano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano 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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.