Cod vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cod and tempeh different?
- Cod is higher in vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B12; however, tempeh is richer in copper, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3054% higher.
- Tempeh has less cholesterol.
- Cod has a lower glycemic index (0) than tempeh (15).
Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Tempeh are the varieties used 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 SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +153.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +593.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +610.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +153.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8566.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54936% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1037.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +450.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +242.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1511.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +440% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3309.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1761.5% |
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 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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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 0.278mg | 3054% |
| Selenium | 33.1µg | 0µg | 60% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.56mg | 59% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 1.3mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 0.08µg | 35% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 2.7mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.231g | 4.3g | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.358mg | 23% |
| Fats | 0.67g | 10.8g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Choline | 65.2mg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 81mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.131g | 2.539g | 11% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 111mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 266mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.094g | 3.205g | 8% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 192kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 1.14mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 36IU | 0IU | 5% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 20.29g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 2.64mg | 4% |
| Folate | 7µg | 24µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.64g | 3% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.245mg | 0.215mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Potassium | 413mg | 412mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.781mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.821mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.447mg | 1.43mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.635mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.527mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.695mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.917mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.524mg | 0.466mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.064g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 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
731%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
73%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.408g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins