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Coleslaw vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coleslaw and tempeh

  • Coleslaw has more vitamin C, while tempeh has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, magnesium, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for copper is 61% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in tempeh is lower.
  • Tempeh has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tempeh is 15, while the glycemic index of coleslaw is 39.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, coleslaw 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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +912.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +219.4%
Contains more IronIron +1127.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +3633.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +714.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1230%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1174.5%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1690%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1181.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 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 CarbsCarbs +94.9%
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2035.8%
Contains more OtherOther +95.2%
~equal in Fats ~10.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Tempeh DV% diff.
Copper 0.015mg 0.56mg 61%
Vitamin K 70.9µg 59%
Manganese 0.102mg 1.3mg 52%
Protein 0.95g 20.29g 39%
Phosphorus 20mg 266mg 35%
Iron 0.22mg 2.7mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.358mg 26%
Magnesium 8mg 81mg 17%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 2.64mg 15%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.14mg 9%
Sodium 203mg 9mg 8%
Fiber 1.9g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.215mg 8%
Potassium 129mg 412mg 8%
Calcium 30mg 111mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 4.3g 7%
Folate 24µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.599g 2.539g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.078mg 4%
Vitamin A 28µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.08µg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Calories 153kcal 192kcal 2%
Carbs 14.89g 7.64g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.278mg 1%
Fats 9.91g 10.8g 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 3.205g 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 12.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g 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 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw 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
23%
Coleslaw
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.