Tempeh vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tempeh and avocadoes
- Tempeh has more manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, magnesium, and calcium, while avocadoes have more vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin C.
- Tempeh's daily need coverage for manganese is 50% higher.
- Avocadoes contain 9 times less calcium than tempeh. Tempeh contains 111mg of calcium, while avocadoes contain 12mg.
- Tempeh has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tempeh is 15, while the glycemic index of avocadoes is 40.
The food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +179.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +825% |
| Contains more IronIron | +390.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +194.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +411.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +815.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +175.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +399.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +237.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +914.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +136.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +205.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.142mg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.19mg | 41% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 2g | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 52mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 0.55mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 27% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 1.389mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.13mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.816g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 9.799g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 14% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 81µg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 29mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 12mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 1.738mg | 6% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 14.66g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.257mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 2.126g | 2% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 160kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 485mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.067mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 8.53g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.66g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.413g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)