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Squid vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between squid and tempeh

  • Squid has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, copper, phosphorus, and zinc; however, tempeh is higher in manganese.
  • Squid covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 222% more than tempeh.
  • Tempeh has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist 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.
Squid
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Tempeh
3
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 +62.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.6%
Contains more IronIron +301.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +522%

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.
Squid
6
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 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Tempeh
2
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 B2Vitamin B2 +383%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +223.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~24µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
3
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Tempeh
2
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 +60.1%
Contains more OtherOther +107.4%
Contains more FatsFats +671.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +365.9%
~equal in Water ~59.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Tempeh
2
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 -90.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1878.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1504.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Tempeh DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.08µg 222%
Selenium 89.6µg 0µg 163%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.358mg 105%
Iron 10.84mg 2.7mg 102%
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg 75%
Copper 0.998mg 0.56mg 49%
Manganese 0.209mg 1.3mg 47%
Phosphorus 580mg 266mg 45%
Sodium 744mg 9mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 4.3g 27%
Protein 32.48g 20.29g 24%
Vitamin A 203µg 0µg 23%
Zinc 3.46mg 1.14mg 21%
Fats 1.4g 10.8g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.278mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.236g 2.539g 10%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 3.205g 8%
Potassium 637mg 412mg 7%
Calcium 180mg 111mg 7%
Magnesium 60mg 81mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.078mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.215mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 2.64mg 3%
Calories 158kcal 192kcal 2%
Carbs 1.64g 7.64g 2%
Net carbs 1.64g 7.64g N/A
Folate 24µg 24µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0.466mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid 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
104%
Squid
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 735mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.303g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.