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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Parmigiano-Reggiano and Tempeh different?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Zinc, while Tempeh is higher in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need of Calcium 100% more than Tempeh.
  • Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol.

Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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 +899.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +174.1%
Contains more Zinc +239.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +113.2%
Contains more Potassium +229.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +135.3%
Contains more Manganese +1429.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Calcium +899.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +174.1%
Contains more Zinc +239.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +113.2%
Contains more Potassium +229.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +135.3%
Contains more Manganese +1429.4%

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 B2 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2725%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +338.8%
Contains more Folate +140%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2725%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +338.8%
Contains more Folate +140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +85.2%
Contains more Other +395.7%
Contains more Carbs +457.7%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Equal in Protein - 20.29
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 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 +85.2%
Contains more Other +395.7%
Contains more Carbs +457.7%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Equal in Protein - 20.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +830.7%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +830.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 7.64g Tempeh
Protein 20g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 20g 10.8g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 7.64g Tempeh
Calories 265kcal 192kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 111mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 38mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 729mg 266mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 1529mg 9mg Tempeh
Zinc 3.87mg 1.14mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 0.085mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 17.7µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.078mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.358mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.278mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Folate 10µg 24µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.08µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.194mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.796mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.88mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 1.43mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.908mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.175mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.893mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.92mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.466mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 13.317g 2.539g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 3.205g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 4.3g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano 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%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

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 - 1520mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.778g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.