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Fontina vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fontina and Tempeh

  • Fontina has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, however, Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Fontina is 83% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, fontina 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.
Fontina
Fontina
4
:
6
Tempeh
Tempeh
Contains more Calcium +395.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains more Zinc +207%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1073.9%
Contains more Magnesium +478.6%
Contains more Potassium +543.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +2140%
Contains more Manganese +9185.7%
Fontina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Tempeh
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Calcium +395.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains more Zinc +207%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1073.9%
Contains more Magnesium +478.6%
Contains more Potassium +543.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +2140%
Contains more Manganese +9185.7%

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.
Fontina
Fontina
6
:
5
Tempeh
Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159%
Contains more Folate +300%
Fontina
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Tempeh
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 18% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fontina
Fontina
3
:
2
Tempeh
Tempeh
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Fats +188.3%
Contains more Other +134%
Contains more Carbs +392.9%
Contains more Water +57.3%
Fontina
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Tempeh
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 Protein +26.2%
Contains more Fats +188.3%
Contains more Other +134%
Contains more Carbs +392.9%
Contains more Water +57.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fontina
Fontina
1
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2
Tempeh
Tempeh
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160%
Fontina
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Tempeh
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 7.64g Tempeh
Protein 25.6g 20.29g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 10.8g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 7.64g Tempeh
Calories 389kcal 192kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g Tempeh
Calcium 550mg 111mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 14mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 346mg 266mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 800mg 9mg Tempeh
Zinc 3.5mg 1.14mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 0.014mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.078mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.278mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Folate 6µg 24µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0.08µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.194mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.796mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.88mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 1.43mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 0.908mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.175mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.893mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 0.92mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.466mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 19.196g 2.539g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 3.205g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 4.3g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Tempeh
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Fontina
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.657g)
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 - $3.5)
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.
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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.