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Goat cheese vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between goat cheese and tempeh

  • Goat cheese has more vitamin A, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus, while tempeh has more manganese, iron, and magnesium.
  • Goat cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 91% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in tempeh is lower.
  • Goat cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of goat cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of tempeh is 15.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, goat, semisoft type 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 89% 14% 61% 188% 18% 161% 54% 12% 21%
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 +168.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +179.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.8%
Contains more IronIron +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1297.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.56mg

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% 136% 5.2% 7.5% 18% 156% 22% 11% 14% 28% 6.3% 1.5% 8.4%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +258.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.078mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 30% 46% 3%
Protein: 21.58 g
Fats: 29.84 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 45.52 g
Other: 2.94 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 +176.3%
Contains more OtherOther +81.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6266.7%
Contains more WaterWater +31%
~equal in Protein ~20.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 24% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.709 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 +112.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +506.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat cheese Tempeh DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.639g 2.539g 82%
Manganese 0.093mg 1.3mg 52%
Vitamin A 407µg 0µg 45%
Fats 29.84g 10.8g 29%
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.709g 4.3g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.676mg 0.358mg 24%
Calcium 298mg 111mg 19%
Sodium 415mg 9mg 18%
Phosphorus 375mg 266mg 16%
Iron 1.62mg 2.7mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.215mg 12%
Magnesium 29mg 81mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.148mg 2.64mg 9%
Calories 364kcal 192kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.808g 3.205g 9%
Selenium 3.8µg 0µg 7%
Potassium 158mg 412mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.08µg 6%
Folate 2µg 24µg 6%
Zinc 0.66mg 1.14mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Protein 21.58g 20.29g 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Carbs 0.12g 7.64g 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.278mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.078mg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Copper 0.564mg 0.56mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.227mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.805mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.893mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 1.549mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.575mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.859mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 1.485mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.589mg 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Goat cheese 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
32%
Goat cheese
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Goat cheese
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Goat cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/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.