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Tempeh vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tempeh and Potato chips

  • Tempeh has more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Potato chips is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Potato chips covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 42% more than Tempeh.
  • Potato chips contains 3 times less Manganese than Tempeh. Tempeh contains 1.3mg of Manganese, while Potato chips contains 0.44mg.
  • Tempeh has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Tempeh and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +65.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.2%
Contains more Copper +83%
Contains more Manganese +195.5%
Contains more Potassium +209.5%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +65.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.2%
Contains more Copper +83%
Contains more Manganese +195.5%
Contains more Potassium +209.5%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 1.09

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 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
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 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207%
Contains more Folate +87.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +189.9%
Contains more Water +3039.5%
Contains more Fats +220.4%
Contains more Carbs +592.4%
Contains more Other +122.2%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +189.9%
Contains more Water +3039.5%
Contains more Fats +220.4%
Contains more Carbs +592.4%
Contains more Other +122.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +207%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +207%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 20.29g 7g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 7.64g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 192kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Tempeh
Fiber 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 111mg 24mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 1.63mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 67mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 165mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 9mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.14mg 1.09mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.306mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.44mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.197mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 24µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.108mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.253mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.283mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.419mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.424mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.11mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.31mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.392mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 2.539g 10.96g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tempeh Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.421g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.