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Blue cheese vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are blue cheese and tempeh different?

  • Blue cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B5, and selenium, while tempeh is higher in copper, manganese, and iron.
  • Blue cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 81% more than tempeh.
  • Tempeh is lower in cholesterol.

Cheese, blue and Tempeh types were 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 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
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 CalciumCalcium +375.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.9%
Contains more IronIron +771%
Contains more CopperCopper +1300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14344.4%

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% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +521.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1425%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.358mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 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 +166.1%
Contains more OtherOther +215.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +226.5%
Contains more WaterWater +40.7%
~equal in Protein ~20.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 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 +142.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +437.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Tempeh DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.669g 2.539g 73%
Copper 0.04mg 0.56mg 58%
Manganese 0.009mg 1.3mg 56%
Sodium 1146mg 9mg 49%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0.08µg 48%
Calcium 528mg 111mg 42%
Iron 0.31mg 2.7mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.278mg 29%
Fats 28.74g 10.8g 28%
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg 26%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 4.3g 23%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Phosphorus 387mg 266mg 17%
Magnesium 23mg 81mg 14%
Zinc 2.66mg 1.14mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 3.205g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 2.64mg 10%
Calories 353kcal 192kcal 8%
Potassium 256mg 412mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.215mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.078mg 4%
Folate 36µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.358mg 2%
Carbs 2.34g 7.64g 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Protein 21.4g 20.29g 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Net carbs 2.34g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese 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
41%
Blue cheese
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 1137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.