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Sockeye salmon vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sockeye salmon and tempeh

  • Sockeye salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, tempeh is richer in manganese, copper, and iron.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 183% more than tempeh.
  • Tempeh contains less cholesterol.
  • Tempeh has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tempeh is 15, while the glycemic index of sockeye salmon is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +909.1%
Contains more IronIron +419.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +636.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9900%
~equal in Potassium ~412mg

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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +283.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5487.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 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 +30.5%
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%
Contains more FatsFats +93.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +161.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +71.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +224%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Tempeh DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.08µg 183%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU 84%
Selenium 35.5µg 0µg 65%
Manganese 0.013mg 1.3mg 56%
Copper 0.076mg 0.56mg 54%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 2.64mg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.215mg 47%
Iron 0.52mg 2.7mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.278mg 20%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 4.3g 20%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Protein 26.48g 20.29g 12%
Magnesium 36mg 81mg 11%
Calcium 11mg 111mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.358mg 9%
Fats 5.57g 10.8g 8%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.969g 2.539g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.078mg 7%
Phosphorus 305mg 266mg 6%
Vitamin A 58µg 0µg 6%
Zinc 0.55mg 1.14mg 5%
Sodium 92mg 9mg 4%
Folate 7µg 24µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 3.205g 3%
Carbs 0g 7.64g 3%
Calories 156kcal 192kcal 2%
Potassium 436mg 412mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.64g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.466mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon 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
113%
Sockeye salmon
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon 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.

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.