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Cookie dough vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cookie dough and tempeh?

  • Cookie dough is richer in selenium and vitamin B1, yet tempeh is richer in copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for copper is 50% higher.
  • Tempeh contains less sodium.
  • Tempeh has a lower glycemic index than cookie dough.

We used Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 9.3% 13% 80% 37% 17% 45% 38% 100% 50%
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 +189.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +258.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.3%
Contains more IronIron +26.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +409.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.9%

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% 1.3% 0% 0% 59% 34% 35% 22% 9.5% 5% 0% 26% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +424.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 +75%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +673.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +275.7%
Contains more WaterWater +289.9%
Contains more OtherOther +24.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 59% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.592 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 +228.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cookie dough 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 Cookie dough Tempeh DV% diff.
Copper 0.11mg 0.56mg 50%
Protein 5.4g 20.29g 30%
Phosphorus 104mg 266mg 23%
Manganese 0.765mg 1.3mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 10.531g 3.205g 18%
Carbs 59.1g 7.64g 17%
Selenium 9.1µg 0µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.358mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.215mg 13%
Magnesium 28mg 81mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.234mg 0.078mg 13%
Sodium 294mg 9mg 12%
Calories 424kcal 192kcal 12%
Fats 18.9g 10.8g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.592g 4.3g 11%
Saturated fat 4.751g 2.539g 10%
Fiber 2.5g 10%
Potassium 147mg 412mg 8%
Calcium 31mg 111mg 8%
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg 8%
Iron 2.14mg 2.7mg 7%
Zinc 0.64mg 1.14mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.865mg 2.64mg 5%
Folate 35µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.08µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.372mg 0.278mg 2%
Net carbs 56.6g 7.64g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 0.414mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.125mg 0.466mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cookie dough 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
15%
Cookie dough
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Cookie dough
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.212g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.