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Nachos vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between nachos and tempeh

  • Nachos have more selenium; however, tempeh has more copper, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for copper is 55% more.
  • Tempeh is lower in sodium.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index than tempeh.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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.
Nachos
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Tempeh
9
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 +92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.8%
Contains more IronIron +260%
Contains more CopperCopper +775%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +595.2%

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.
Nachos
7
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 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Tempeh
4
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 B1Vitamin B1 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +319%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.215mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Tempeh
2
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 +99.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +356.9%
Contains more OtherOther +15.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +369.7%
Contains more WaterWater +59.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Tempeh
0
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 -14.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +337.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Tempeh DV% diff.
Copper 0.064mg 0.56mg 55%
Manganese 0.187mg 1.3mg 48%
Protein 4.32g 20.29g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 3.205g 27%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Iron 0.75mg 2.7mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.358mg 17%
Fats 21.5g 10.8g 16%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Selenium 8.6µg 0µg 16%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 2.64mg 13%
Sodium 313mg 9mg 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Phosphorus 198mg 266mg 10%
Magnesium 42mg 81mg 9%
Carbs 34.91g 7.64g 9%
Calories 343kcal 192kcal 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 4.3g 5%
Calcium 63mg 111mg 5%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Folate 10µg 24µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.078mg 4%
Zinc 0.86mg 1.14mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.173g 2.539g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.278mg 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 362mg 412mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.215mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.08µg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.466mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos 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
24%
Nachos
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.366g)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.