Tofu vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tofu and cumin
- The amount of iron, manganese, magnesium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B6 in cumin is higher than in tofu.
- Cumin covers your daily iron needs 796% more than tofu.
- Tofu has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tofu is 15, while the glycemic index of cumin is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, firm, 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.
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +234.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +531% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +654.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +2394.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +129.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +205.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +162.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +182.2% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +190% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3750% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +297.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +220.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1101.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +372.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 2.66mg | 66.36mg | 796% |
Manganese | 1.181mg | 3.333mg | 94% |
Magnesium | 58mg | 366mg | 73% |
Copper | 0.378mg | 0.867mg | 54% |
Potassium | 237mg | 1788mg | 46% |
Phosphorus | 190mg | 499mg | 44% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.628mg | 39% |
Fiber | 2.3g | 10.5g | 33% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.925g | 14.04g | 30% |
Zinc | 1.57mg | 4.8mg | 29% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.092mg | 0.435mg | 26% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 4.579mg | 26% |
Calcium | 683mg | 931mg | 25% |
Selenium | 17.4µg | 5.2µg | 22% |
Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 22% | |
Fats | 8.72g | 22.27g | 21% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.102mg | 0.327mg | 17% |
Carbs | 2.78g | 44.24g | 14% |
Calories | 144kcal | 375kcal | 12% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.921g | 3.279g | 11% |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 7.7mg | 8% |
Vitamin A | 64µg | 7% | |
Sodium | 14mg | 168mg | 7% |
Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 5% | |
Folate | 29µg | 10µg | 5% |
Choline | 24.7mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 3% | |
Saturated fat | 1.261g | 1.535g | 1% |
Protein | 17.27g | 17.81g | 1% |
Net carbs | 0.48g | 33.74g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.25g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.392mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.883mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.835mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.87mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.431mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more WaterWater | +766.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +155.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1491.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +444.3% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +629.4% |