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Tempeh vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tempeh and roquefort

  • Tempeh has more copper, manganese, and iron; however, roquefort is higher in calcium, vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B12.
  • Roquefort covers your daily need for saturated fat, 84% more than tempeh.
  • Tempeh has 43 times more manganese than roquefort. While tempeh has 1.3mg of manganese, roquefort has only 0.03mg.
  • Tempeh has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of roquefort is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tempeh and Cheese, roquefort.

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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
6
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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +352.7%
Contains more IronIron +382.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1547.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +496.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.4%
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% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +259.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +522.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +282%
Contains more WaterWater +51.5%
Contains more FatsFats +183.7%
Contains more OtherOther +297.5%
~equal in Protein ~21.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +225.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +164.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Roquefort DV% diff.
Sodium 9mg 1809mg 78%
Saturated fat 2.539g 19.263g 76%
Copper 0.56mg 0.034mg 58%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.03mg 55%
Calcium 111mg 662mg 55%
Vitamin A 0µg 294µg 33%
Fats 10.8g 30.64g 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 1.731mg 29%
Iron 2.7mg 0.56mg 27%
Selenium 0µg 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.64µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.32g 20%
Phosphorus 266mg 392mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.586mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 8.474g 13%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.734mg 12%
Magnesium 81mg 30mg 12%
Calories 192kcal 369kcal 9%
Zinc 1.14mg 2.08mg 9%
Potassium 412mg 91mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.124mg 7%
Folate 24µg 49µg 6%
Protein 20.29g 21.54g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.04mg 3%
Carbs 7.64g 2g 2%
Net carbs 7.64g 2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.602mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 1800mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.724g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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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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.
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.