Ricotta vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between ricotta and tempeh
- Ricotta has more selenium; however, tempeh is richer in copper, manganese, iron, magnesium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Tempeh covers your daily copper needs 60% more than ricotta.
- Tempeh contains less cholesterol.
- Ricotta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of ricotta is 27, while the glycemic index of tempeh is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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 CalciumCalcium | +86.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +636.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +292.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +610.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21566.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2438.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.56mg | 60% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 1.3mg | 56% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 2.7mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 4.3g | 26% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 0µg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 2.539g | 26% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 20.29g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 81mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 2.64mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 266mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.358mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.215mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0.08µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 111mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 412mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.078mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 10.8g | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 7.64g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 3.205g | 1% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 192kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.278mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 1.14mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 1.43mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.466mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1016.9% |
