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Tempeh vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tempeh and Caesar salad

  • Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, and Magnesium, while Caesar salad has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for Selenium is 57% higher.
  • Caesar salad contains 4 times less Copper than Tempeh. Tempeh contains 0.56mg of Copper, while Caesar salad contains 0.126mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tempeh is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 Iron +15.4%
Contains more Magnesium +189.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Potassium +142.4%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +305%
Contains more Calcium +109.9%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Iron +15.4%
Contains more Magnesium +189.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Potassium +142.4%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +305%
Contains more Calcium +109.9%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Tempeh
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 13% 0% 0% 95% 69% 61% 27% 0% 0% 50% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Fats +13.2%
Contains more Water +37.5%
Contains more Carbs +312.3%
Contains more Other +34.6%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Fats +13.2%
Contains more Water +37.5%
Contains more Carbs +312.3%
Contains more Other +34.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.3%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 29.8g Caesar salad
Protein 20.29g 13.39g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 9.54g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 31.5g Caesar salad
Calories 192kcal 265kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g Tempeh
Fiber 1.7g Caesar salad
Calcium 111mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.7mg 2.34mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 28mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 231mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 170mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 454mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.56mg 0.126mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.321mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 0IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.297mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.15mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.393mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.547mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 1.137mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.523mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.717mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.7mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.36mg Tempeh
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 4.206g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 2.38g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.461g Tempeh
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Caesar salad
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%
Tempeh
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.667g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/nutrients
  2. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.