Matzo vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between matzo and tempeh
- Matzo has more selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, while tempeh has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, and potassium.
- Matzo's daily need coverage for selenium is 67% higher.
- Tempeh contains 5 times less vitamin B1 than matzo. Matzo contains 0.387mg of vitamin B1, while tempeh contains 0.078mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in matzo is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, matzo, 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 | +17% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +224% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +753.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +267.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +833.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +67.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +198.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +396.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +41.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 36.9µg | 0µg | 67% |
Copper | 0.06mg | 0.56mg | 56% |
Manganese | 0.65mg | 1.3mg | 28% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.387mg | 0.078mg | 26% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 4.3g | 25% |
Carbs | 83.7g | 7.64g | 25% |
Phosphorus | 89mg | 266mg | 25% |
Protein | 10g | 20.29g | 21% |
Fats | 1.4g | 10.8g | 14% |
Magnesium | 25mg | 81mg | 13% |
Fiber | 3g | 12% | |
Saturated fat | 0.226g | 2.539g | 11% |
Calories | 395kcal | 192kcal | 10% |
Calcium | 13mg | 111mg | 10% |
Potassium | 112mg | 412mg | 9% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.215mg | 8% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.892mg | 2.64mg | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.127g | 3.205g | 8% |
Iron | 3.16mg | 2.7mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.291mg | 0.358mg | 5% |
Zinc | 0.68mg | 1.14mg | 4% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.278mg | 3% |
Folate | 17µg | 24µg | 2% |
Choline | 10.8mg | 2% | |
Net carbs | 80.7g | 7.64g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.29g | N/A | |
Sodium | 0mg | 9mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.267mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.692mg | 1.43mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.193mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.176mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.494mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.42mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.213mg | 0.466mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +995.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +671.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1287.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +170% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2423.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +613.1% |