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Cinnamon vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cinnamon and tempeh

  • Cinnamon has more manganese, calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamin A; however, tempeh has more phosphorus, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for cinnamon is 703% higher.
  • Cinnamon is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cinnamon, ground 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 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
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 +802.7%
Contains more IronIron +208.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1243.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +315.6%
~equal in Potassium ~412mg
~equal in Sodium ~9mg

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 13% 5% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +773.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 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 CarbsCarbs +954.8%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +408.5%
Contains more FatsFats +771%
Contains more WaterWater +463.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 37% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 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 -86.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1202.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6223.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Tempeh DV% diff.
Manganese 17.466mg 1.3mg 703%
Fiber 53.1g 212%
Calcium 1002mg 111mg 89%
Iron 8.32mg 2.7mg 70%
Protein 3.99g 20.29g 33%
Phosphorus 64mg 266mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 4.3g 28%
Vitamin K 31.2µg 26%
Copper 0.339mg 0.56mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.358mg 24%
Carbs 80.59g 7.64g 24%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 15%
Fats 1.24g 10.8g 15%
Saturated fat 0.345g 2.539g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 2.64mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.246g 3.205g 7%
Zinc 1.83mg 1.14mg 6%
Selenium 3.1µg 0µg 6%
Magnesium 60mg 81mg 5%
Folate 6µg 24µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.078mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.215mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Calories 247kcal 192kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.278mg 2%
Choline 11mg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Potassium 431mg 412mg 1%
Net carbs 27.49g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Sodium 10mg 9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 0.253mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.078mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.224mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.466mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon 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
19%
Cinnamon
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.194g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.