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Dulce de Leche vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are dulce de Leche and tempeh different?

  • Dulce de Leche is higher in calcium and vitamin B5; however, tempeh is richer in copper, manganese, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for tempeh is 62% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 3 times more vitamin B5 than tempeh. While dulce de Leche contains 0.835mg of vitamin B5, tempeh contains only 0.278mg.
  • Tempeh has less saturated fat.
  • Tempeh has a lower glycemic index (15) than dulce de Leche (42).

Dulce de Leche 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
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 CalciumCalcium +126.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +268.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.7%
Contains more IronIron +1488.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +13900%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64900%

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1243.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 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 +624.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +196.6%
Contains more FatsFats +46.9%
Contains more WaterWater +107.8%
~equal in Other ~1.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 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 -44%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1046.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Tempeh DV% diff.
Copper 0.004mg 0.56mg 62%
Manganese 0.002mg 1.3mg 56%
Iron 0.17mg 2.7mg 32%
Protein 6.84g 20.29g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 4.3g 26%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Carbs 55.35g 7.64g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 2.64mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.215mg 15%
Calcium 251mg 111mg 14%
Magnesium 22mg 81mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.278mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.08µg 10%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Phosphorus 193mg 266mg 10%
Saturated fat 4.534g 2.539g 9%
Vitamin A 74µg 0µg 8%
Calories 315kcal 192kcal 6%
Fats 7.35g 10.8g 5%
Sodium 129mg 9mg 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.078mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.358mg 4%
Folate 11µg 24µg 3%
Zinc 0.79mg 1.14mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 3.205g 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Potassium 350mg 412mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g 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%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche 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%
Dulce de Leche
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.995g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.