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Chinese cuisine vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chinese cuisine and Tempeh?

  • Chinese cuisine is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Selenium, yet Tempeh is higher in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Copper is 57% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tempeh is lower.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Tempeh types in this article.

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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 Zinc +31.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +404.5%
Contains more Iron +143.2%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +102%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Copper +1042.9%
Contains more Manganese +784.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +404.5%
Contains more Iron +143.2%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +102%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Copper +1042.9%
Contains more Manganese +784.4%

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.
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Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.4%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 18% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.4%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +32.1%
Contains more Protein +186.6%
Contains more Fats +103.8%
Equal in Carbs - 7.64
Equal in Other - 1.62
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Water +32.1%
Contains more Protein +186.6%
Contains more Fats +103.8%
Equal in Carbs - 7.64
Equal in Other - 1.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.9%
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 7.64g Tempeh
Protein 7.08g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 5.3g 10.8g Tempeh
Carbs 7.29g 7.64g Tempeh
Calories 105kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g Tempeh
Fiber 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 22mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 1.11mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 15mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 76mg 266mg Tempeh
Potassium 204mg 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 409mg 9mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.5mg 1.14mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 0.147mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 6.7µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.078mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.278mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Folate 45µg 24µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.08µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.313mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.525mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.552mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.158mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.327mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.207mg 0.466mg Tempeh
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Tempeh
Trans Fat 0.058g 0g Tempeh
Saturated Fat 0.978g 2.539g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 4.3g Tempeh
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Tempeh
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
39%
Chinese cuisine
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.561g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients
  2. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/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.