Tofu vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tofu and thyme
- Tofu is higher in calcium and phosphorus, yet thyme is higher in iron, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B2, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Thyme covers your daily iron needs 185% more than tofu.
- Tofu contains 2 times more phosphorus than thyme. While tofu contains 190mg of phosphorus, thyme contains only 106mg.
- The glycemic index of tofu is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Thyme, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +68.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +175.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +157% |
| Contains more IronIron | +556% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +229.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +79950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +361.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +378.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +207.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +278.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +210.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +419% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +779.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2276.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +825% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.66mg | 17.45mg | 185% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 160.1mg | 178% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 14g | 47% |
| Selenium | 17.4µg | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.921g | 0.532g | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.102mg | 0.471mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 683mg | 405mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 238µg | 26% | |
| Magnesium | 58mg | 160mg | 24% |
| Protein | 17.27g | 5.56g | 23% |
| Manganese | 1.181mg | 1.719mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.092mg | 0.348mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.378mg | 0.555mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 106mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 609mg | 11% |
| Fats | 8.72g | 1.68g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 1.824mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.048mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 2.78g | 24.45g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.409mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.925g | 0.081g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.261g | 0.467g | 4% |
| Folate | 29µg | 45µg | 4% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 101kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 1.81mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0.48g | 10.45g | N/A |
| Sodium | 14mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.392mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.883mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.835mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.87mg | 0.307mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.431mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.794g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.