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Potato chips vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato chips and Tempeh

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Selenium, however, Tempeh is higher in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Potato chips covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 42% more than Tempeh.
  • Tempeh has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 Potassium +209.5%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +65.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.2%
Contains more Copper +83%
Contains more Manganese +195.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Potassium +209.5%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +65.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.2%
Contains more Copper +83%
Contains more Manganese +195.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.14

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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Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 18% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +220.4%
Contains more Carbs +592.4%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Protein +189.9%
Contains more Water +3039.5%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
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 Fats +220.4%
Contains more Carbs +592.4%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Protein +189.9%
Contains more Water +3039.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +207%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +207%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 7.64g Potato chips
Protein 7g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 34.6g 10.8g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 7.64g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 192kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Tempeh
Fiber 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 1.63mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 67mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 165mg 266mg Tempeh
Potassium 1275mg 412mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 9mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Copper 0.306mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 0.44mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 8.1µg 0µg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.078mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 2.64mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.278mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.215mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 24µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.253mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.419mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.424mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.11mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.392mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 153mg 0.466mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 2.539g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 3.205g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 4.3g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato chips Tempeh
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
59%
Potato chips
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.421g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.