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Tempeh vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tempeh and caesar salad

  • Tempeh has more copper, manganese, and magnesium, while caesar salad has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and calcium.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for selenium is 57% higher.
  • Caesar salad contains 4 times less copper than tempeh. Tempeh contains 0.56mg of copper, while caesar salad contains 0.126mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tempeh is lower.
  • Tempeh has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tempeh is 15, while the glycemic index of caesar salad is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 33% 36% 101% 187% 31% 114% 1.2% 170% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +189.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142.4%
Contains more IronIron +15.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +305%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +109.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.2%
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.
Tempeh
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 10% 0% 18% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.5%
Contains more FatsFats +13.2%
Contains more WaterWater +37.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +312.3%
Contains more OtherOther +34.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 0µg 31.4µg 57%
Copper 0.56mg 0.126mg 48%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.321mg 43%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.377mg 25%
Sodium 9mg 454mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.461g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 17%
Protein 20.29g 13.39g 14%
Magnesium 81mg 28mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.4µg 13%
Calcium 111mg 233mg 12%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 78µg 9%
Saturated fat 2.539g 4.206g 8%
Carbs 7.64g 31.5g 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Potassium 412mg 170mg 7%
Folate 24µg 6%
Phosphorus 266mg 231mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Iron 2.7mg 2.34mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.297mg 5%
Calories 192kcal 265kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Zinc 1.14mg 1.61mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 3.237mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.447mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 2.38g 2%
Fats 10.8g 9.54g 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 4.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Caesar salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Tempeh
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.667g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.