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Tempeh vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tempeh and Cheeseburger

  • Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, Cheeseburger is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tempeh covers your daily need of Copper 50% more than Cheeseburger.
  • Tempeh has 4 times more Manganese than Cheeseburger. While Tempeh has 1.3mg of Manganese, Cheeseburger has only 0.316mg.
  • Tempeh has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tempeh and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 Magnesium +211.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Potassium +110.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +404.5%
Contains more Manganese +311.4%
Contains more Zinc +118.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 119
Equal in Iron - 2.71
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 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +211.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Potassium +110.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +404.5%
Contains more Manganese +311.4%
Contains more Zinc +118.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 119
Equal in Iron - 2.71

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96%
Contains more Folate +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +850%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.363
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.228
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 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96%
Contains more Folate +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +850%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.363
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.228

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.9%
Contains more Water +54.4%
Contains more Fats +36.3%
Contains more Carbs +266.9%
Contains more Other +30.2%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Protein +22.9%
Contains more Water +54.4%
Contains more Fats +36.3%
Contains more Carbs +266.9%
Contains more Other +30.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.9%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 26.03g Cheeseburger
Protein 20.29g 16.51g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Carbs 7.64g 28.03g Cheeseburger
Calories 192kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g Tempeh
Fiber 2g Cheeseburger
Calcium 111mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.7mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 81mg 26mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 161mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 196mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 515mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.56mg 0.111mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.316mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 0IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Folate 24µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.155mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.571mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.755mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 1.316mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.784mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.755mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.881mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.445mg Tempeh
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Tempeh
Trans Fat 0g 0.57g Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 6.473g Tempeh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.658g Tempeh
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Cheeseburger
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
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.934g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.