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Edam vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between edam and tempeh

  • Edam has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium; however, tempeh has more copper, manganese, and iron.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 75% more.
  • Edam has a higher glycemic index than tempeh.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, edam 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.
Edam
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Tempeh
6
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 +558.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.1%
Contains more IronIron +513.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1455.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11718.2%

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.
Edam
6
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% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Tempeh
4
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1825%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.358mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.278mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
3
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Tempeh
2
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 ProteinProtein +23.2%
Contains more FatsFats +157.4%
Contains more OtherOther +160.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +434.3%
Contains more WaterWater +43.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
1
67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Tempeh
2
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 +153.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +546.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam 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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Tempeh DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.572g 2.539g 68%
Calcium 731mg 111mg 62%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.08µg 61%
Copper 0.036mg 0.56mg 58%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.3mg 56%
Phosphorus 536mg 266mg 39%
Sodium 812mg 9mg 35%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Iron 0.44mg 2.7mg 28%
Vitamin A 243µg 0µg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg 26%
Fats 27.8g 10.8g 26%
Zinc 3.75mg 1.14mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 4.3g 24%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 2.64mg 16%
Magnesium 30mg 81mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 3.205g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.215mg 11%
Protein 24.99g 20.29g 9%
Calories 357kcal 192kcal 8%
Potassium 188mg 412mg 7%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.078mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.358mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Folate 16µg 24µg 2%
Carbs 1.43g 7.64g 2%
Net carbs 1.43g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.278mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam 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
34%
Edam
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 803mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.