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Barbecue sauce vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Barbecue sauce and Tempeh

  • Barbecue sauce contains less Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6 than Tempeh.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Tempeh is 54% higher.
  • Tempeh has 114 times less Sodium than Barbecue sauce. Barbecue sauce has 1027mg of Sodium, while Tempeh has 9mg.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, barbecue 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.
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +321.9%
Contains more Magnesium +523.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1230%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +570.6%
Contains more Copper +677.8%
Contains more Manganese +931.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
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 +236.4%
Contains more Iron +321.9%
Contains more Magnesium +523.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1230%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +570.6%
Contains more Copper +677.8%
Contains more Manganese +931.7%

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 B1 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +539.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +342.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +539.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +342.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +433.6%
Contains more Other +89.5%
Contains more Protein +2374.4%
Contains more Fats +1614.3%
Equal in Water - 59.65
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 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 +433.6%
Contains more Other +89.5%
Contains more Protein +2374.4%
Contains more Fats +1614.3%
Equal in Water - 59.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3808.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4157.4%
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3808.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4157.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue sauce Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 39.87g 7.64g Barbecue sauce
Protein 0.82g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 0.63g 10.8g Tempeh
Carbs 40.77g 7.64g Barbecue sauce
Calories 172kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 33.24g Tempeh
Fiber 0.9g Barbecue sauce
Calcium 33mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 0.64mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 13mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 20mg 266mg Tempeh
Potassium 232mg 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 1027mg 9mg Tempeh
Zinc 0.17mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Copper 0.072mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 0.126mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 1.3µg 0µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A 224IU 0IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin E 0.8mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.078mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 0.597mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Folate 2µg 24µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 1.8µg Barbecue sauce
Tryptophan 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 0.045g 2.539g Barbecue sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g 4.3g Tempeh
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue sauce 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
8%
Barbecue sauce
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Barbecue sauce
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 1018mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.494g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 ($)
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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.