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Pork chop vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pork chop and tempeh

  • Pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, tempeh has more manganese, copper, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pork chop is 66% higher.
  • Tempeh has a higher glycemic index than pork chop.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
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 +176.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +305%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +98.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.8%
Contains more IronIron +210.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +433.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12900%

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% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +528.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +725%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 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 ProteinProtein +16.9%
Contains more FatsFats +32.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +237.5%
~equal in Water ~59.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Tempeh DV% diff.
Selenium 36.4µg 0µg 66%
Manganese 0.01mg 1.3mg 56%
Copper 0.105mg 0.56mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.078mg 34%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 2.64mg 33%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0.08µg 24%
Iron 0.87mg 2.7mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.215mg 21%
Zinc 3.15mg 1.14mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.278mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 4.3g 16%
Magnesium 20mg 81mg 15%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Saturated fat 4.339g 2.539g 8%
Protein 23.72g 20.29g 7%
Folate 0µg 24µg 6%
Calcium 56mg 111mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 0IU 5%
Fats 14.35g 10.8g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 3.205g 4%
Phosphorus 241mg 266mg 4%
Sodium 74mg 9mg 3%
Potassium 315mg 412mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.358mg 3%
Carbs 0g 7.64g 3%
Calories 231kcal 192kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.64g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.466mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork chop 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
51%
Pork chop
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.