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Lasagne vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lasagne and Tempeh

  • Lasagne has more Selenium, and Vitamin B12, while Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Copper is 52% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tempeh is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Tempeh.

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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.
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Tempeh
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +26.1%
Contains more Iron +280.3%
Contains more Magnesium +305%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains more Potassium +110.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +31%
Contains more Copper +522.2%
Contains more Manganese +573.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +26.1%
Contains more Iron +280.3%
Contains more Magnesium +305%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains more Potassium +110.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +31%
Contains more Copper +522.2%
Contains more Manganese +573.6%

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.
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Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.2%
Equal in Folate - 24
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.2%
Equal in Folate - 24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tempeh
Contains more Carbs +101%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Protein +178.7%
Contains more Fats +119.5%
Equal in Other - 1.62
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 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 Carbs +101%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Protein +178.7%
Contains more Fats +119.5%
Equal in Other - 1.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tempeh
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +893.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.539
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +893.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.539

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 7.64g Lasagne
Protein 7.28g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 4.92g 10.8g Tempeh
Carbs 15.36g 7.64g Lasagne
Calories 135kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g Tempeh
Fiber 1.7g Lasagne
Calcium 88mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 0.71mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 20mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 115mg 266mg Tempeh
Potassium 196mg 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 373mg 9mg Tempeh
Zinc 0.87mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Copper 0.09mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 0.193mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 15.9µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.078mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.278mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 24µg
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.08µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.219mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.578mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.486mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.164mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.285mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.183mg 0.466mg Tempeh
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Tempeh
Trans Fat 0.196g 0g Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.348g 2.539g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 4.3g Tempeh
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne 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
20%
Lasagne
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.