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Tempeh vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tempeh and Chayote

  • Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Chayote is higher in Folate.
  • Tempeh covers your daily need of Copper 49% more than Chayote.
  • Tempeh has 91 times more Saturated Fat than Chayote. While Tempeh has 2.539g of Saturated Fat, Chayote has only 0.028g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tempeh and Chayote, fruit, raw.

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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
8
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Contains more Calcium +552.9%
Contains more Iron +694.1%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +1377.8%
Contains more Potassium +229.6%
Contains more Zinc +54.1%
Contains more Copper +355.3%
Contains more Manganese +587.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
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 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +552.9%
Contains more Iron +694.1%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +1377.8%
Contains more Potassium +229.6%
Contains more Zinc +54.1%
Contains more Copper +355.3%
Contains more Manganese +587.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
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
6
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +461.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
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 0% 3% 0% 26% 7% 7% 9% 15% 18% 70% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +461.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +287.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
4
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Contains more Protein +2374.4%
Contains more Fats +8207.7%
Contains more Carbs +69.4%
Contains more Other +440%
Contains more Water +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
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +2374.4%
Contains more Fats +8207.7%
Contains more Carbs +69.4%
Contains more Other +440%
Contains more Water +58%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7443.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7443.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 2.81g Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 0.82g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 0.13g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 4.51g Tempeh
Calories 192kcal 19kcal Tempeh
Sugar 1.66g Tempeh
Fiber 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 111mg 17mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 0.34mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 12mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 18mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 125mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 1.14mg 0.74mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.123mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.189mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Chayote
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.025mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.029mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.47mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.249mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.076mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.011mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.04mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.044mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.077mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.039mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.001mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.047mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.063mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.015mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.01g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.057g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Chayote
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
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
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?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.511g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Chayote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/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.