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Roquefort vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between roquefort and tempeh

  • Roquefort has more calcium, vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B12; however, tempeh is higher in copper, manganese, and iron.
  • Roquefort covers your daily need for saturated fat, 84% more than tempeh.
  • The glycemic index of roquefort is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, roquefort 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 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 +496.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +352.7%
Contains more IronIron +382.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1547.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4233.3%

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% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +522.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +259.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 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 +183.7%
Contains more OtherOther +297.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +282%
Contains more WaterWater +51.5%
~equal in Protein ~20.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 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 +164.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +225.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Tempeh DV% diff.
Sodium 1809mg 9mg 78%
Saturated fat 19.263g 2.539g 76%
Copper 0.034mg 0.56mg 58%
Manganese 0.03mg 1.3mg 55%
Calcium 662mg 111mg 55%
Vitamin A 294µg 0µg 33%
Fats 30.64g 10.8g 31%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.278mg 29%
Iron 0.56mg 2.7mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg 26%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.08µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 4.3g 20%
Phosphorus 392mg 266mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.358mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 3.205g 13%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 2.64mg 12%
Magnesium 30mg 81mg 12%
Calories 369kcal 192kcal 9%
Zinc 2.08mg 1.14mg 9%
Potassium 91mg 412mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.215mg 7%
Folate 49µg 24µg 6%
Protein 21.54g 20.29g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.078mg 3%
Carbs 2g 7.64g 2%
Net carbs 2g 7.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roquefort 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
39%
Roquefort
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 1800mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.724g)
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 - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.