Chocolate vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chocolate and tempeh?
- Chocolate is richer in iron, copper, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B12, yet tempeh is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 80% higher.
- Chocolate has 3 times more iron than tempeh. Chocolate has 8.02mg of iron, while tempeh has 2.7mg.
- Tempeh contains less saturated fat.
We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Tempeh types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +80.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +197% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +98.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +212% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +616% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +264.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +411.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +189.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +700.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +315.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6049.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +197.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +293.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 2.539g | 73% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 2.7mg | 67% |
| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.56mg | 52% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 10.8g | 32% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 20.29g | 31% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.358mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 4.3g | 21% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 192kcal | 18% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 7.64g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 3.205g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 81mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.215mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 2.64mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 266mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 1.14mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 56mg | 111mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.08µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 1.3mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.078mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 412mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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.