Tempeh vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tempeh and brunost
- Tempeh has more manganese, copper, and iron; however, brunost is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, and calcium.
- Brunost covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 97% more than tempeh.
- Brunost contains 33 times less manganese than tempeh. Tempeh contains 1.3mg of manganese, while brunost contains 0.04mg.
- Tempeh has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of brunost is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Tempeh and Cheese, gjetost.
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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 | +15.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +419.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +242% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.9% |
| 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 B3Vitamin B3 | +224.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +303.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +286% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1105.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2925% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +343.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +173.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +458.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +193.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +358.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +145.8% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 2.42µg | 98% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 1.382mg | 79% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 19.16g | 76% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 3.351mg | 61% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.04mg | 55% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.08mg | 53% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 334µg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 94mg | 31% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 29.51g | 29% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 400mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 1409mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 0.52mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 600mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 14.5µg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 444mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.938g | 22% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 9.65g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.315mg | 20% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 466kcal | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 7.879g | 12% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 42.65g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 0.813mg | 11% |
| Folate | 24µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.271mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 70mg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 42.65g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 1.14mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.519mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.814mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.765mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.293mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.621g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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