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Baby food vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are baby food and tempeh different?

  • Baby food is higher in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and zinc; however, tempeh is richer in copper.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for baby food is 560% higher.
  • Tempeh has a lower glycemic index (15) than baby food (56).

Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Tempeh are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Tempeh
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 33% 36% 101% 187% 31% 114% 1.2% 170% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +560.4%
Contains more IronIron +1659.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.7%
~equal in Potassium ~412mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
Tempeh
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 10% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3025.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +658.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1214.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +286.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +79.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Tempeh
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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 CarbsCarbs +860.7%
Contains more OtherOther +103.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.3%
Contains more FatsFats +145.5%
Contains more WaterWater +790.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
Tempeh
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25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +165.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +153.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Tempeh DV% diff.
Iron 47.5mg 2.7mg 560%
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 2.64mg 200%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.078mg 197%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.358mg 181%
Calcium 733mg 111mg 62%
Manganese 1.3mg 57%
Selenium 25.9µg 0µg 47%
Fiber 7.5g 30%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 25%
Copper 0.334mg 0.56mg 25%
Carbs 73.4g 7.64g 22%
Phosphorus 392mg 266mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 4.3g 17%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.278mg 16%
Protein 12.2g 20.29g 16%
Zinc 2.4mg 1.14mg 11%
Fats 4.4g 10.8g 10%
Calories 379kcal 192kcal 9%
Saturated fat 0.769g 2.539g 8%
Magnesium 100mg 81mg 5%
Folate 43µg 24µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 3.205g 5%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.215mg 2%
Potassium 437mg 412mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Net carbs 65.9g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Sodium 3mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food Tempeh
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
164%
Baby food
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food 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 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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.