Tempeh vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tempeh and cheese sandwich?
- Tempeh is higher in copper and manganese, yet cheese sandwich is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, calcium, and vitamin B5.
- Tempeh's daily need coverage for copper is 44% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in tempeh is lower.
- The glycemic index of tempeh is lower.
We used Tempeh and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling types 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 | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.6% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +359% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +123.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.16mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 24.3µg | 44% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 839mg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 9.166g | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.358mg | 23% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 25g | 22% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 9.8g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 10.351g | 18% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 58.2g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 382mg | 17% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 497kcal | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 64µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 204mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 1.083mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 4.129g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.622mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 54mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.427mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.261mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 306mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 3.185mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.12µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 2.62mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
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:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1764.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +131.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +661.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +134.6% |
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
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +223% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113.2% |
