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Bratwurst vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between bratwurst and tempeh?

  • Bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B1, yet tempeh is richer in manganese, copper, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 108% higher.
  • Tempeh has a lower glycemic index than bratwurst.

We used Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Tempeh types in this comparison.

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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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
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 ZincZinc +116.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +440%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1485.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.6%
Contains more IronIron +170%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3070.7%

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.
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% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +387.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.215mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 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 FatsFats +143.9%
Contains more OtherOther +73.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +282%
~equal in Water ~59.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +149.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +172.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Tempeh DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.08µg 108%
Manganese 0.041mg 1.3mg 55%
Copper 0.08mg 0.56mg 53%
Sodium 848mg 9mg 36%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Selenium 14.1µg 0µg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.078mg 25%
Fats 26.34g 10.8g 24%
Iron 1mg 2.7mg 21%
Phosphorus 130mg 266mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 4.3g 18%
Magnesium 15mg 81mg 16%
Protein 12.2g 20.29g 16%
Saturated fat 6.08g 2.539g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 3.205g 12%
Zinc 2.47mg 1.14mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.358mg 11%
Calcium 7mg 111mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.278mg 8%
Folate 4µg 24µg 5%
Calories 297kcal 192kcal 5%
Potassium 283mg 412mg 4%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 2.64mg 3%
Carbs 2g 7.64g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.215mg 1%
Net carbs 2g 7.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst 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
48%
Bratwurst
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 839mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.541g)
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 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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.