Tofu vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tofu and black pepper?
- Tofu is richer in calcium and selenium, yet black pepper is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, iron, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
- Black pepper's daily need coverage for manganese is 503% higher.
- Tofu has 4 times more selenium than black pepper. Tofu has 17.4µg of selenium, while black pepper has 4.9µg.
- Tofu has a lower glycemic index than black pepper.
We used Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Spices, pepper, black 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +255.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +194.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +460.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +265% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +251.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +979.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +951.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +216.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.27 g
Fats:
8.72 g
Carbs:
2.78 g
Water:
69.83 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
10.39 g
Fats:
3.26 g
Carbs:
63.95 g
Water:
12.46 g
Other:
9.94 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +167.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +460.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2200.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +610% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.921 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.998 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -9.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +160.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +393.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.181mg | 12.753mg | 503% |
| Vitamin K | 163.7µg | 136% | |
| Copper | 0.378mg | 1.33mg | 106% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 25.3g | 92% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 9.71mg | 88% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 1329mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 58mg | 171mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.921g | 0.998g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 1.399mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 683mg | 443mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 17.4µg | 4.9µg | 23% |
| Carbs | 2.78g | 63.95g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.092mg | 0.291mg | 15% |
| Protein | 17.27g | 10.39g | 14% |
| Fats | 8.72g | 3.26g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.04mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.102mg | 0.18mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 1.143mg | 5% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 251kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 158mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.108mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 1.19mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.925g | 0.739g | 3% |
| Folate | 29µg | 17µg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.261g | 1.392g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.48g | 38.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.64g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 14mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.392mg | 1.014mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.883mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.835mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.87mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.431mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
9%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
297%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black pepper 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.