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Tempeh vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tempeh and Avocado

  • Tempeh has more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Calcium, while Avocado has more Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Manganese is 50% higher.
  • Avocado contains 9 times less Calcium than Tempeh. Tempeh contains 111mg of Calcium, while Avocado contains 12mg.

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.
Tempeh
7
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Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +390.9%
Contains more Magnesium +179.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +411.5%
Contains more Zinc +78.1%
Contains more Copper +194.7%
Contains more Manganese +815.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
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% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +390.9%
Contains more Magnesium +179.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +411.5%
Contains more Zinc +78.1%
Contains more Copper +194.7%
Contains more Manganese +815.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
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
4
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +399.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.5%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
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 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +399.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.5%
Contains more Folate +237.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
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Contains more Protein +914.5%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.6%
Contains more Water +22.8%
Equal in Other - 1.58
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more Protein +914.5%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.6%
Contains more Water +22.8%
Equal in Other - 1.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
1
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Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +205.7%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Tempeh Avocado
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 Avocado Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 1.83g Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 2g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 14.66g Avocado
Carbs 7.64g 8.53g Avocado
Calories 192kcal 160kcal Tempeh
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g Tempeh
Fiber 6.7g Avocado
Calcium 111mg 12mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 0.55mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 29mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 52mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 485mg Avocado
Sodium 9mg 7mg Avocado
Zinc 1.14mg 0.64mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.19mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.142mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg Avocado
Vitamin A 0IU 146IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Avocado
Vitamin E 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.067mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.13mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.738mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.257mg Avocado
Folate 24µg 81µg Avocado
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.025mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.073mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.084mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.143mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.132mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.038mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.097mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.107mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.049mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 2.126g Avocado
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.816g Tempeh
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Avocado
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
35%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.413g)
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.