Tempeh vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tempeh and biscuits
- Tempeh has more copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, biscuits are richer in selenium, vitamin B1, calcium, and folate.
- Tempeh covers your daily copper needs 53% more than biscuits.
- Biscuits have 6 times less vitamin B6 than tempeh. Tempeh has 0.215mg of vitamin B6, while biscuits have 0.035mg.
- Tempeh contains less sodium.
- Biscuits have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of biscuits is 44, while the glycemic index of tempeh is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +240.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +582.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +243.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.7% |
| 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 B2Vitamin B2 | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +514.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +356.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +154.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +189.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +106.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +483.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +116.2% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~4.163g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.082mg | 53% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.378mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 19.5µg | 35% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 7g | 27% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 580mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.356mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 164mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 18mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.035mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 44.6g | 12% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 235mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 6.93g | 9% |
| Folate | 24µg | 61µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 121mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 4.324g | 8% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 353kcal | 8% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 16.3g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.54mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.31mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 2.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 2.949mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 4.163g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.08µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
73%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.785g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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