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Tempeh vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tempeh and cheesecake

  • Cheesecake contains less copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2 than tempeh.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for copper is 60% higher.
  • Cheesecake contains 14 times less vitamin B3 than tempeh. Tempeh contains 2.64mg of vitamin B3, while cheesecake contains 0.195mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tempeh is lower.
  • Tempeh has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tempeh is 15, while the glycemic index of cheesecake is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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
9
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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +636.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +357.8%
Contains more IronIron +328.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2700%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +186%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +828.6%
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.
Tempeh
5
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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +313.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +268.9%
Contains more WaterWater +30.8%
Contains more OtherOther +80%
Contains more FatsFats +108.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +233.8%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +169.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Cheesecake DV% diff.
Copper 0.56mg 0.02mg 60%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.14mg 50%
Saturated fat 2.539g 9.921g 34%
Protein 20.29g 5.5g 30%
Iron 2.7mg 0.63mg 26%
Phosphorus 266mg 93mg 25%
Sodium 9mg 438mg 19%
Fats 10.8g 22.5g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.602g 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 159µg 18%
Magnesium 81mg 11mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.195mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 8.634g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.052mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.193mg 13%
Selenium 0µg 5.2µg 9%
Potassium 412mg 90mg 9%
Choline 45.9mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.571mg 6%
Calories 192kcal 321kcal 6%
Calcium 111mg 51mg 6%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.51mg 6%
Carbs 7.64g 25.5g 6%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.028mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.17µg 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Folate 24µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 7.64g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 21.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.382g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.