Pork vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pork and Tempeh?
- Pork is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Tempeh is richer in Manganese, Copper, and Iron.
- Pork's daily need coverage for Selenium is 82% higher.
We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Tempeh types in this comparison.
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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.
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Zinc
+109.6%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Calcium
+484.2%
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Iron
+210.3%
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Magnesium
+189.3%
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Sodium
-85.5%
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Copper
+667.1%
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Manganese
+14344.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 266
Equal in Potassium - 412
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Zinc
+109.6%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Calcium
+484.2%
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Iron
+210.3%
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Magnesium
+189.3%
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Sodium
-85.5%
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Copper
+667.1%
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Manganese
+14344.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 266
Equal in Potassium - 412
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1024.4%
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Vitamin B3
+90.8%
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Vitamin B5
+151.1%
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Vitamin B6
+115.8%
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Vitamin B12
+775%
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Vitamin B2
+11.5%
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Folate
+380%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1024.4%
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Vitamin B3
+90.8%
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Vitamin B5
+151.1%
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Vitamin B6
+115.8%
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Vitamin B12
+775%
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Vitamin B2
+11.5%
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Folate
+380%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+34.6%
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Fats
+28.9%
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Carbs
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Other
+82%
Equal in Water - 59.65
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Protein
+34.6%
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Fats
+28.9%
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+82%
Equal in Water - 59.65
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+93.1%
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Saturated Fat
-51.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+258.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+93.1%
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Saturated Fat
-51.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+258.3%
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 7.64g |
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| Protein | 27.32g | 20.29g |
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| Fats | 13.92g | 10.8g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 7.64g |
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| Calories | 242kcal | 192kcal |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 111mg |
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| Iron | 0.87mg | 2.7mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 246mg | 266mg |
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| Potassium | 423mg | 412mg |
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| Sodium | 62mg | 9mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg | 1.14mg |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.56mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 1.3mg |
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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 53IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.358mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 2.64mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.278mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.215mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0.08µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.194mg |
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| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.796mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0.88mg |
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| Leucine | 2.177mg | 1.43mg |
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| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0.908mg |
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| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.175mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.893mg |
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| Valine | 1.473mg | 0.92mg |
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| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.466mg |
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| Cholesterol | 80mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.23g | 2.539g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.19g | 3.205g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 4.3g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
56%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
73%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.691g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.