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Tempeh vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tempeh and chinese cuisine?

  • Tempeh is higher in copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, and magnesium, yet chinese cuisine is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, and vitamin C.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for copper is 57% more.
  • Tempeh has 9 times more manganese than chinese cuisine. While tempeh has 1.3mg of manganese, chinese cuisine has only 0.147mg.
  • The amount of sodium in tempeh is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tempeh is lower.

We used Tempeh and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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.
Tempeh
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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +440%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +404.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102%
Contains more IronIron +143.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1042.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +784.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.6%
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
4
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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +550.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
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20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +186.6%
Contains more FatsFats +103.8%
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%
~equal in Carbs ~7.29g
~equal in Other ~1.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
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25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +163.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Copper 0.56mg 0.049mg 57%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.147mg 50%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Phosphorus 266mg 76mg 27%
Protein 20.29g 7.08g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.055mg 23%
Iron 2.7mg 1.11mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.48µg 17%
Sodium 9mg 409mg 17%
Magnesium 81mg 15mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 2.13g 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Selenium 0µg 6.7µg 12%
Calcium 111mg 22mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.32mg 8%
Fats 10.8g 5.3g 8%
Saturated fat 2.539g 0.978g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Potassium 412mg 204mg 6%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 1.217g 5%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Folate 24µg 45µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.033mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.161mg 4%
Calories 192kcal 105kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.443mg 3%
Zinc 1.14mg 1.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Carbs 7.64g 7.29g 0%
Net carbs 7.64g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.561g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.