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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
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 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.
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.278mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 +39.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +599%
Contains more ProteinProtein +282.8%
Contains more WaterWater +144.5%
~equal in Other ~1.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 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 +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.
Chocolate cake Tempeh
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Tempeh DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.891g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
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.

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.