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Tofu vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tofu and Thyme?

  • Thyme has more Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B3 than Tofu.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 178% higher.

We used Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Thyme, fresh types in this comparison.

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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
Tofu
2
:
8
Thyme
Thyme
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Calcium +15.7%
Contains more Iron +225.6%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +403.3%
Contains more Zinc +126.3%
Contains more Copper +187.6%
Contains more Manganese +184.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 106
Tofu
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 201% 22% 42% 11% 1% 22% 65% 79% 49%
Thyme
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Calcium +15.7%
Contains more Iron +225.6%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +403.3%
Contains more Zinc +126.3%
Contains more Copper +187.6%
Contains more Manganese +184.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 106

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
Tofu
3
:
7
Thyme
Thyme
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +5489.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +160000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +805.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +835.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +501.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +640.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Tofu
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 0% 1% 21% 12% 4% 5% 11% 12% 0% 6%
Thyme
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +5489.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +160000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +805.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +835.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +501.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +640.4%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
Tofu
3
:
2
Thyme
Thyme
Contains more Protein +45.3%
Contains more Fats +184.5%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +1207.5%
Contains more Other +344.4%
Tofu
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Thyme
6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Protein +45.3%
Contains more Fats +184.5%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +1207.5%
Contains more Other +344.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
Tofu
2
:
1
Thyme
Thyme
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1203.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +407.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.4%
Tofu
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.699 g
Thyme
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1203.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +407.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 10.45g Thyme
Protein 8.08g 5.56g Tofu
Fats 4.78g 1.68g Tofu
Carbs 1.87g 24.45g Thyme
Calories 76kcal 101kcal Thyme
Sugar 0.62g Thyme
Fiber 0.3g 14g Thyme
Calcium 350mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 5.36mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 30mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 97mg 106mg Thyme
Potassium 121mg 609mg Thyme
Sodium 7mg 9mg Tofu
Zinc 0.8mg 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.193mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 0.605mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 8.9µg Tofu
Vitamin A 85IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 0.01mg Tofu
Vitamin C 0.1mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.048mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 15µg 45µg Thyme
Vitamin K 2.4µg Tofu
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.114mg Tofu
Threonine 0.402mg 0.154mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.285mg Tofu
Leucine 0.713mg 0.262mg Tofu
Lysine 0.452mg 0.126mg Tofu
Methionine 0.108mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.428mg Tofu
Valine 0.446mg 0.307mg Tofu
Histidine 0.221mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 0.691g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 1.056g 0.081g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.532g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Thyme
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme 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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.