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Tempeh vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tempeh and Apricot

  • Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Apricot is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Tempeh covers your daily Copper needs 54% more than Apricot.
  • Apricot contains 94 times less Saturated Fat than Tempeh. Tempeh contains 2.539g of Saturated Fat, while Apricot contains 0.027g.

Food varieties used in this article are Tempeh and Apricots, raw.

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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.
Tempeh
8
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Contains more Calcium +753.8%
Contains more Iron +592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +710%
Contains more Phosphorus +1056.5%
Contains more Potassium +59.1%
Contains more Zinc +470%
Contains more Copper +617.9%
Contains more Manganese +1588.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 8% 10% 23% 1% 6% 27% 11% 1%
Contains more Calcium +753.8%
Contains more Iron +592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +710%
Contains more Phosphorus +1056.5%
Contains more Potassium +59.1%
Contains more Zinc +470%
Contains more Copper +617.9%
Contains more Manganese +1588.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Tempeh
7
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +795%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298.1%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 18% 0% 34% 8% 10% 12% 15% 13% 7% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +795%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298.1%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
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Contains more Protein +1349.3%
Contains more Fats +2669.2%
Contains more Other +118.9%
Contains more Carbs +45.5%
Contains more Water +44.8%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +1349.3%
Contains more Fats +2669.2%
Contains more Other +118.9%
Contains more Carbs +45.5%
Contains more Water +44.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1785.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5484.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1785.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5484.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Apricot Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 9.12g Apricot
Protein 20.29g 1.4g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 0.39g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 11.12g Apricot
Calories 192kcal 48kcal Tempeh
Fructose 0.94g Apricot
Sugar 9.24g Tempeh
Fiber 2g Apricot
Calcium 111mg 13mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 0.39mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 10mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 23mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 259mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 1mg Apricot
Zinc 1.14mg 0.2mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.078mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.077mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Apricot
Vitamin A 0IU 1279IU Apricot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 96µg Apricot
Vitamin E 0.89mg Apricot
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Apricot
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.03mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.04mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.6mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.24mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.054mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 9µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 3.3µg Apricot
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.015mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.047mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.041mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.077mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.097mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.006mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.052mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.047mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.027mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.027g Apricot
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.17g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.077g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Apricot
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
20%
Tempeh
16%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
10%
Apricot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.512g)
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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/nutrients
  2. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.