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Cheese sandwich vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheese sandwich and Tempeh?

  • Cheese sandwich is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, yet Tempeh is higher in Copper, and Manganese.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Copper is 44% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tempeh is lower.

We used Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Tempeh types 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 +83.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +31%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Equal in Iron - 2.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Calcium +83.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +31%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Equal in Iron - 2.7

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.
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Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +359%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +359%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +131.5%
Contains more Carbs +661.8%
Contains more Other +134.6%
Contains more Protein +107%
Contains more Water +1764.1%
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 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 +131.5%
Contains more Carbs +661.8%
Contains more Other +134.6%
Contains more Protein +107%
Contains more Water +1764.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 7.64g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 25g 10.8g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 7.64g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 192kcal Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 111mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 54mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 382mg 266mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 839mg 9mg Tempeh
Zinc 0.87mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Copper 0.16mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.083mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 24.3µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 0IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.078mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 2.64mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.278mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.215mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 24µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.08µg Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.298mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.698mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.344mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.167mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.438mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.219mg 0.466mg Tempeh
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 4.129g 2.539g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 3.205g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 4.3g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich 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
35%
Cheese sandwich
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 830mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.