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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 of 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.
Contains more Calcium +375.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +771%
Contains more Magnesium +252.2%
Contains more Potassium +60.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +1300%
Contains more Manganese +14344.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Calcium +375.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +771%
Contains more Magnesium +252.2%
Contains more Potassium +60.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +1300%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +521.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.358
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +521.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.358

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +166.1%
Contains more Other +215.4%
Contains more Carbs +226.5%
Contains more Water +40.7%
Equal in Protein - 20.29
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
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 Fats +166.1%
Contains more Other +215.4%
Contains more Carbs +226.5%
Contains more Water +40.7%
Equal in Protein - 20.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +437.5%
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 7.64g Tempeh
Protein 21.4g 20.29g Blue cheese
Fats 28.74g 10.8g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 7.64g Tempeh
Calories 353kcal 192kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g Tempeh
Calcium 528mg 111mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 23mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 387mg 266mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 1146mg 9mg Tempeh
Zinc 2.66mg 1.14mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 0.009mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 721IU 0IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 0µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.078mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.358mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.278mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Folate 36µg 24µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0.08µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.194mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.88mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg 1.43mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg 0.908mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg 0.175mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.893mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg 0.92mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg 0.466mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 18.669g 2.539g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 3.205g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 4.3g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese 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
42%
Blue cheese
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
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.