Seaweed vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are seaweed and tempeh different?
- Seaweed is higher in folate and magnesium; however, tempeh is richer in manganese, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for tempeh is 48% higher.
- Seaweed contains 26 times more sodium than tempeh. While seaweed contains 233mg of sodium, tempeh contains only 9mg.
Seaweed, kelp, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +49.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +362.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +330.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +533.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +550% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +138.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +461.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +308% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1107.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1828.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3170.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9048.9% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 1.3mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.56mg | 48% |
| Folate | 180µg | 24µg | 39% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 20.29g | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 266mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 4.3g | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.215mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.358mg | 16% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 10.8g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 2.64mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 81mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 2.539g | 10% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 9mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 412mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 3.205g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.278mg | 7% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 192kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 168mg | 111mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.078mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 2.7mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 1.14mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 7.64g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 1.43mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.466mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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73%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.292g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.