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Agave nectar vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Agave nectar and Tempeh?

  • Agave nectar is richer in Vitamin C, yet Tempeh is richer in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Copper is 61% higher.

We used Sweetener, syrup, agave and Tempeh types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +11000%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +8000%
Contains more Phosphorus +26500%
Contains more Potassium +10200%
Contains more Zinc +11300%
Contains more Copper +6122.2%
Contains more Manganese +25900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +11000%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +8000%
Contains more Phosphorus +26500%
Contains more Potassium +10200%
Contains more Zinc +11300%
Contains more Copper +6122.2%
Contains more Manganese +25900%

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.
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Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.4%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 20% 0% 57% 31% 39% 13% 0% 54% 23% 0% 57%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 18% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.4%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +899.6%
Contains more Protein +22444.4%
Contains more Fats +2300%
Contains more Water +160%
Contains more Other +980%
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
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 Carbs +899.6%
Contains more Protein +22444.4%
Contains more Fats +2300%
Contains more Water +160%
Contains more Other +980%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agave nectar Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 76.17g 7.64g Agave nectar
Protein 0.09g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 0.45g 10.8g Tempeh
Carbs 76.37g 7.64g Agave nectar
Calories 310kcal 192kcal Agave nectar
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g Tempeh
Fiber 0.2g Agave nectar
Calcium 1mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 0.09mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 1mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 1mg 266mg Tempeh
Potassium 4mg 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 4mg 9mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.01mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Copper 0.009mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 0.005mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 1.7µg 0µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 156IU 0IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.078mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.215mg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg 24µg Agave nectar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 22.5µg Agave nectar
Tryptophan 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 0g 2.539g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.3g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agave nectar Tempeh
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Agave nectar
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Agave nectar
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.539g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.