Peanut butter vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between peanut butter and tempeh
- Peanut butter has more vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, manganese, folate, and zinc; however, tempeh has more copper and vitamin B2.
- Peanut butter's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 65% more.
- Peanut butter has 4 times more vitamin B5 than tempeh. Peanut butter has 1.137mg of vitamin B5, while tempeh has 0.278mg.
- Tempeh is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +126.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.1% |
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 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +396.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +309% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +262.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
Protein:
20.29 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
7.64 g
Water:
59.65 g
Other:
1.62 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +375.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +192% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4749.6% |
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Protein
~20.29g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 g
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 | +709.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +191.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 2.64mg | 65% |
| Fats | 51.36g | 10.8g | 62% |
| Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 61% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.941g | 3.205g | 57% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 4.3g | 55% |
| Saturated fat | 10.325g | 2.539g | 35% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 81mg | 21% |
| Calories | 598kcal | 192kcal | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 0.278mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 0.215mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 1.665mg | 1.3mg | 16% |
| Folate | 87µg | 24µg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.422mg | 0.56mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.358mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.51mg | 1.14mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 2.7mg | 12% |
| Choline | 63mg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 335mg | 266mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 111mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.078mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 22.31g | 7.64g | 5% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 412mg | 4% |
| Protein | 22.21g | 20.29g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 17.31g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.49g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 17mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.525mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.546mg | 1.43mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.681mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.265mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.782mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.557mg | 0.466mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | N/A |
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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
60%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
73%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.786g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)