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Tempeh vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tempeh and Chocolate?

  • Tempeh is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Chocolate is richer in Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 80% higher.
  • Tempeh has 7 times more Vitamin B2 than Chocolate. Tempeh has 0.358mg of Vitamin B2, while Chocolate has 0.05mg.
  • Tempeh contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Tempeh and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +98.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.1%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Iron +197%
Contains more Magnesium +80.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains more Zinc +76.3%
Contains more Copper +83.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Manganese - 1.419
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +98.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.1%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Iron +197%
Contains more Magnesium +80.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains more Zinc +76.3%
Contains more Copper +83.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Manganese - 1.419

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 B1 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +616%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +187.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.297
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +616%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +187.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.297

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +315.8%
Contains more Water +6049.5%
Contains more Fats +189.6%
Contains more Carbs +700.7%
Equal in Other - 1.7
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +315.8%
Contains more Water +6049.5%
Contains more Fats +189.6%
Contains more Carbs +700.7%
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.7%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 20.29g 4.88g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 7.64g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 192kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Tempeh
Fiber 7g Chocolate
Calcium 111mg 56mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 81mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 266mg 206mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 9mg 24mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.56mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.3mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.025mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.05mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.725mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.042mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg Tempeh
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Tempeh
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 18.519g Tempeh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.092g Tempeh
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.