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Tempeh vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tempeh and Brie

  • Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, and Magnesium, however, Brie is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Brie covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 74% more than Tempeh.
  • Brie has 38 times less Manganese than Tempeh. Tempeh has 1.3mg of Manganese, while Brie has 0.034mg.
  • Tempeh contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Cheese, brie.

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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
:
3
Brie
Contains more Iron +440%
Contains more Magnesium +305%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.5%
Contains more Potassium +171.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +2847.4%
Contains more Manganese +3723.5%
Contains more Calcium +65.8%
Contains more Zinc +108.8%
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 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +440%
Contains more Magnesium +305%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.5%
Contains more Potassium +171.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +2847.4%
Contains more Manganese +3723.5%
Contains more Calcium +65.8%
Contains more Zinc +108.8%
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
2
:
9
Brie
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +594.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.2%
Contains more Folate +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1962.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.235
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 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +594.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.2%
Contains more Folate +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1962.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.235

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
:
3
Brie
Contains more Carbs +1597.8%
Contains more Water +23.2%
Contains more Fats +156.3%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Protein - 20.75
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Carbs +1597.8%
Contains more Water +23.2%
Contains more Fats +156.3%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Protein - 20.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
:
1
Brie
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Brie Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 0.45g Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 20.75g Brie
Fats 10.8g 27.68g Brie
Carbs 7.64g 0.45g Tempeh
Calories 192kcal 334kcal Brie
Sugar 0.45g Tempeh
Calcium 111mg 184mg Brie
Iron 2.7mg 0.5mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 20mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 188mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 152mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 629mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 2.38mg Brie
Copper 0.56mg 0.019mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.034mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 14.5µg Brie
Vitamin A 0IU 592IU Brie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 174µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Brie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Brie
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.07mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.52mg Brie
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.38mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.69mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.235mg Brie
Folate 24µg 65µg Brie
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1.65µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.322mg Brie
Threonine 0.796mg 0.751mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 1.015mg Brie
Leucine 1.43mg 1.929mg Brie
Lysine 0.908mg 1.851mg Brie
Methionine 0.175mg 0.592mg Brie
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 1.158mg Brie
Valine 0.92mg 1.34mg Brie
Histidine 0.466mg 0.716mg Brie
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 17.41g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 8.013g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.826g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Brie
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
46%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 620mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.871g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.