Fast food vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fast food and tempeh
- Fast food has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate, while tempeh has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Tempeh's daily need coverage for copper is 49% 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 fast food is 66.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Contains more IronIron | +13.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +121.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +79% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +362.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +98.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +264.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +306.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1012.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +11.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +312.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +55.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +156% |
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 Cholesterol |
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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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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Copper | 0.121mg | 0.56mg | 49% |
Manganese | 0.357mg | 1.3mg | 41% |
Selenium | 20.3µg | 0µg | 37% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.08µg | 34% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.078mg | 20% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 2.64mg | 19% |
Phosphorus | 134mg | 266mg | 19% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 4.3g | 17% |
Sodium | 331mg | 9mg | 14% |
Folate | 80µg | 24µg | 14% |
Magnesium | 27mg | 81mg | 13% |
Zinc | 2.52mg | 1.14mg | 13% |
Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
Saturated fat | 4.493g | 2.539g | 9% |
Carbs | 31.5g | 7.64g | 8% |
Protein | 16.52g | 20.29g | 8% |
Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
Potassium | 197mg | 412mg | 6% |
Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.278mg | 5% |
Calories | 297kcal | 192kcal | 5% |
Calcium | 62mg | 111mg | 5% |
Iron | 3.06mg | 2.7mg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 3.205g | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
Fats | 12.01g | 10.8g | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 29.8g | 7.64g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.514g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.13mg | 1.43mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.728mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.466mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
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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
43%

19%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%

73%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.954g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.