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Maple sugar vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between maple sugar and tempeh

  • Maple sugar has more manganese and zinc; however, tempeh has more copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, magnesium, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for maple sugar is 136% higher.
  • Tempeh has 5 times less zinc than maple sugar. Maple sugar has 6.06mg of zinc, while tempeh has 1.14mg.
  • Maple sugar is lower in saturated fat.
  • Maple sugar has a higher glycemic index than tempeh.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, maple 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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
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 ZincZinc +431.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +240.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +326.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.4%
Contains more IronIron +67.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +465.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +8766.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.2%

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.
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% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2653.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +479.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +1089.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20190%
Contains more FatsFats +5300%
Contains more WaterWater +645.6%
Contains more OtherOther +102.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4907.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Tempeh DV% diff.
Manganese 4.422mg 1.3mg 136%
Copper 0.099mg 0.56mg 51%
Zinc 6.06mg 1.14mg 45%
Protein 0.1g 20.29g 40%
Phosphorus 3mg 266mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 4.3g 28%
Carbs 90.9g 7.64g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.358mg 27%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 2.64mg 16%
Fats 0.2g 10.8g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.215mg 16%
Magnesium 19mg 81mg 15%
Iron 1.61mg 2.7mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.036g 2.539g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 3.205g 8%
Calories 354kcal 192kcal 8%
Folate 0µg 24µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.078mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.278mg 5%
Potassium 274mg 412mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Calcium 90mg 111mg 2%
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 90.9g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 84.87g N/A
Sodium 11mg 9mg 0%
Choline 2.1mg 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar 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
1%
Maple sugar
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.503g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.