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Tempeh vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tempeh and chocolate ice cream

  • Chocolate ice cream contains less manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, magnesium, and vitamin B6 than tempeh.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for tempeh is 50% higher.
  • Chocolate ice cream has 12 times less vitamin B3 than tempeh. Tempeh has 2.64mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate ice cream has 0.226mg.
  • Tempeh is lower in saturated fat.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index than tempeh.

Food types used in this article are Tempeh and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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
8
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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +179.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.5%
Contains more IronIron +190.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +314.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +828.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~109mg

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1068.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +290.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +262.5%

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +433.9%
Contains more OtherOther +24.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +269.1%
~equal in Fats ~11g
~equal in Water ~55.7g

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +948.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.21g

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 ice cream
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 Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Manganese 1.3mg 0.14mg 50%
Copper 0.56mg 0.135mg 47%
Protein 20.29g 3.8g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.41g 26%
Phosphorus 266mg 107mg 23%
Iron 2.7mg 0.93mg 22%
Saturated fat 2.539g 6.8g 19%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.226mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.194mg 13%
Vitamin A 0µg 118µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.055mg 12%
Magnesium 81mg 29mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.29µg 9%
Carbs 7.64g 28.2g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.554mg 6%
Potassium 412mg 249mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.58mg 5%
Selenium 0µg 2.5µg 5%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Sodium 9mg 76mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.042mg 3%
Folate 24µg 16µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Calories 192kcal 216kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Fats 10.8g 11g 0%
Net carbs 7.64g 27g N/A
Calcium 111mg 109mg 0%
Sugar 25.36g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 3.21g 0%
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Chocolate ice cream
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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.261g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.