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Tempeh vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tempeh and Cardamom

  • Tempeh has more Copper, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Cardamom is richer in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Cardamom covers your daily Manganese needs 1161% more than Tempeh.
  • Cardamom has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Tempeh. Tempeh has 0.358mg of Vitamin B2, while Cardamom has 0.182mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Spices, cardamom.

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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 Phosphorus +49.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +46.2%
Contains more Calcium +245%
Contains more Iron +417.4%
Contains more Magnesium +182.7%
Contains more Potassium +171.6%
Contains more Zinc +555.3%
Contains more Manganese +2053.8%
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 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +46.2%
Contains more Calcium +245%
Contains more Iron +417.4%
Contains more Magnesium +182.7%
Contains more Potassium +171.6%
Contains more Zinc +555.3%
Contains more Manganese +2053.8%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.23
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 0% 0% 0% 70% 50% 42% 21% 0% 54% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +88.6%
Contains more Fats +61.2%
Contains more Water +620.4%
Contains more Carbs +796.2%
Contains more Other +257.4%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more Protein +88.6%
Contains more Fats +61.2%
Contains more Water +620.4%
Contains more Carbs +796.2%
Contains more Other +257.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 40.47g Cardamom
Protein 20.29g 10.76g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 6.7g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 68.47g Cardamom
Calories 192kcal 311kcal Cardamom
Fiber 28g Cardamom
Calcium 111mg 383mg Cardamom
Iron 2.7mg 13.97mg Cardamom
Magnesium 81mg 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 266mg 178mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 1119mg Cardamom
Sodium 9mg 18mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 0.56mg 0.383mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 28mg Cardamom
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.182mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.102mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.23mg Cardamom
Folate 24µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.68g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.87g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.43g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Cardamom
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
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.859g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.