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Marinara sauce vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between marinara sauce and tempeh

  • Marinara sauce has more vitamin A; however, tempeh is richer in copper, manganese, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, magnesium, zinc, and calcium.
  • Tempeh covers your daily copper needs 53% more than marinara sauce.
  • Marinara sauce contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium 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 13% 8.1% 28% 29% 27% 5.5% 15% 3.9% 18% 6%
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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +311.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.2%
Contains more IronIron +246.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +591.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +470%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +682.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +848.9%

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 6.7% 11% 48% 0% 6% 14% 73% 0% 40% 0% 35% 9.8% 7.5%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +486.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 WaterWater +46.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1339%
Contains more FatsFats +629.7%
~equal in Carbs ~7.64g
~equal in Other ~1.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 36% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 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 -93.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +750.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +746.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Tempeh DV% diff.
Copper 0.081mg 0.56mg 53%
Manganese 0.137mg 1.3mg 51%
Protein 1.41g 20.29g 38%
Phosphorus 34mg 266mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 4.3g 25%
Iron 0.78mg 2.7mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.358mg 23%
Vitamin E 2.4mg 16%
Magnesium 18mg 81mg 15%
Fats 1.48g 10.8g 14%
Vitamin K 13.9µg 12%
Saturated fat 0.17g 2.539g 11%
Zinc 0.2mg 1.14mg 9%
Calcium 27mg 111mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 2.64mg 8%
Calories 51kcal 192kcal 7%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.377g 3.205g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.078mg 5%
Vitamin A 33µg 0µg 4%
Potassium 319mg 412mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.215mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Folate 13µg 24µg 3%
Selenium 1.1µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Choline 13.7mg 2%
Sodium 30mg 9mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 6.26g 7.64g N/A
Carbs 8.06g 7.64g 0%
Sugar 5.5g N/A
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
Marinara sauce 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
19%
Marinara sauce
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.369g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.