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Tempeh vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tempeh and club sandwich

  • Tempeh has more copper, iron, vitamin B2, and magnesium; however, club sandwich is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Tempeh covers your daily copper needs 52% more than club sandwich.
  • Club sandwich contains 3 times less magnesium than tempeh. Tempeh contains 81mg of magnesium, while club sandwich contains 32mg.
  • Tempeh has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Tempeh and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise.

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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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +153.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.3%
Contains more IronIron +97.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +529.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.5%
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
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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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +487.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.2%

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
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18%
Contains more FatsFats +34.2%
Contains more WaterWater +13.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +160.1%
Contains more OtherOther +46.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.949g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Club sandwich DV% diff.
Manganese 1.3mg 57%
Copper 0.56mg 0.089mg 52%
Selenium 0µg 24.8µg 45%
Sodium 9mg 630mg 27%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 5.575mg 18%
Iron 2.7mg 1.37mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.47µg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.88g 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 46mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.186mg 13%
Magnesium 81mg 32mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.826mg 11%
Choline 47.8mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.172mg 8%
Phosphorus 266mg 215mg 7%
Vitamin K 8.7µg 7%
Protein 20.29g 17.19g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.296mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Potassium 412mg 226mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.4mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Carbs 7.64g 19.87g 4%
Fats 10.8g 8.05g 4%
Saturated fat 2.539g 3.109g 3%
Folate 24µg 31µg 2%
Calcium 111mg 95mg 2%
Zinc 1.14mg 1.34mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 2.949g 1%
Calories 192kcal 220kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 18.67g N/A
Sugar 4.68g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.071g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Club sandwich
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
37%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 621mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich 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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.