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.
| 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.
| 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
Protein:
20.29 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
7.64 g
Water:
59.65 g
Other:
1.62 g
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% |
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Carbs
~7.29g
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Other
~1.51g
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
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.561g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)