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Provolone vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are provolone and tempeh different?

  • Provolone is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium; however, tempeh is richer in copper, manganese, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for provolone is 73% higher.
  • Tempeh has less cholesterol.
  • Tempeh has a lower glycemic index (15) than provolone (27).

Cheese, provolone and Tempeh are the varieties used in this article.

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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
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 CalciumCalcium +581.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +189.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198.6%
Contains more IronIron +419.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2053.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1725%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 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 +26.1%
Contains more FatsFats +146.5%
Contains more OtherOther +190.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +257%
Contains more WaterWater +45.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 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 +130.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +459.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Tempeh DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.078g 2.539g 66%
Calcium 756mg 111mg 65%
Copper 0.026mg 0.56mg 59%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0.08µg 58%
Manganese 0.01mg 1.3mg 56%
Sodium 876mg 9mg 38%
Phosphorus 496mg 266mg 33%
Iron 0.52mg 2.7mg 27%
Vitamin A 236µg 0µg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 4.3g 24%
Fats 26.62g 10.8g 24%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Zinc 3.23mg 1.14mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 2.64mg 16%
Magnesium 28mg 81mg 13%
Protein 25.58g 20.29g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.215mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 3.205g 10%
Potassium 138mg 412mg 8%
Calories 351kcal 192kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.078mg 5%
Folate 10µg 24µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.278mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.358mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Carbs 2.14g 7.64g 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Net carbs 2.14g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Provolone 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
32%
Provolone
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 867mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.539g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.