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Tempeh vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tempeh and Cocoa solids different?

  • Tempeh is higher in Vitamin B2, however, Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 359% higher.
  • Tempeh has less Saturated Fat.

Tempeh and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened are the varieties used 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 less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Calcium +15.3%
Contains more Iron +413.3%
Contains more Magnesium +516%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.9%
Contains more Potassium +269.9%
Contains more Zinc +497.4%
Contains more Copper +576.4%
Contains more Manganese +195.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Calcium +15.3%
Contains more Iron +413.3%
Contains more Magnesium +516%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.9%
Contains more Potassium +269.9%
Contains more Zinc +497.4%
Contains more Copper +576.4%
Contains more Manganese +195.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 B2 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.254
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.254

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1888.3%
Contains more Fats +26.9%
Contains more Carbs +657.9%
Contains more Other +258%
Equal in Protein - 19.6
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more Water +1888.3%
Contains more Fats +26.9%
Contains more Carbs +657.9%
Contains more Other +258%
Equal in Protein - 19.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +877.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.6%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +877.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 20.9g Cocoa solids
Protein 20.29g 19.6g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Carbs 7.64g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Calories 192kcal 228kcal Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g Tempeh
Fiber 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 111mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Iron 2.7mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 81mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 266mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 412mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 9mg 21mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.56mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 1.3mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 0µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.078mg
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.241mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 2.185mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.254mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.118mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 32µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.796mg 0.776mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.76mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 1.189mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.175mg 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 0.92mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.466mg 0.339mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 8.07g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.44g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Cocoa solids
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
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.531g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.