Tempeh vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tempeh and blue cheese different?
- Tempeh is richer in copper, manganese, and iron, while blue cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B5, and selenium.
- Blue cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 81% more than tempeh.
- Tempeh contains 144 times more manganese than blue cheese. Tempeh contains 1.3mg of manganese, while blue cheese contains 0.009mg.
- Tempeh is lower in saturated fat.
Tempeh and Cheese, blue types were used in this article.
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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 | +252.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +771% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14344.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +375.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.5% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +169% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +521.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1425% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.29 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
7.64 g
Water:
59.65 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +226.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +166.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +215.4% |
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Protein
~21.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +437.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +142.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 18.669g | 73% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.04mg | 58% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.009mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 1146mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 1.22µg | 48% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 528mg | 42% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 0.31mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 1.729mg | 29% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 28.74g | 28% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 14.5µg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 75mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.8g | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 198µg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 387mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 23mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 2.66mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 7.778g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 1.016mg | 10% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 353kcal | 8% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 256mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.166mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.029mg | 4% |
| Folate | 24µg | 36µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 21IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.382mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 2.34g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 20.29g | 21.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 2.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 1.919mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 1.852mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 1.556mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.758mg | 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
19%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 1137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese 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.