Chocolate cake vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chocolate cake and tempeh
- Chocolate cake has more selenium; however, tempeh is higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Tempeh covers your daily manganese needs 44% more than chocolate cake.
- Tempeh has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of chocolate cake is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +153.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +194.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +170.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +364.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +132.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +424.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
20.29 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
7.64 g
Water:
59.65 g
Other:
1.62 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +599% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +282.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +144.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
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 | +88.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.28mg | 1.3mg | 44% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.56mg | 39% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 20.29g | 30% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 266mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 0µg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 7.64g | 15% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 2.7mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 2.539g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.215mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 9mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 81mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.358mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 4.3g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 2.64mg | 9% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 192kcal | 9% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 412mg | 8% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 10.8g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 3.205g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.078mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 111mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Folate | 27µg | 24µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.278mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 1.43mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.466mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A |
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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
19%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.891g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.