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Tempeh vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tempeh and Coconut milk

  • Tempeh has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, while Coconut milk has more Selenium.
  • Coconut milk's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 93% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tempeh is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water).

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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 +593.8%
Contains more Iron +64.6%
Contains more Magnesium +118.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +166%
Contains more Potassium +56.7%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +70.1%
Contains more Copper +110.5%
Contains more Manganese +41.9%
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 5% 62% 27% 43% 24% 2% 19% 89% 120% 34%
Contains more Calcium +593.8%
Contains more Iron +64.6%
Contains more Magnesium +118.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +166%
Contains more Potassium +56.7%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +70.1%
Contains more Copper +110.5%
Contains more Manganese +41.9%
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 B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +551.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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% 3% 0% 10% 7% 0% 15% 11% 8% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +551.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +786%
Contains more Carbs +37.9%
Contains more Other +128.2%
Contains more Fats +120.7%
Contains more Water +13.4%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +786%
Contains more Carbs +37.9%
Contains more Other +128.2%
Contains more Fats +120.7%
Contains more Water +13.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +216.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1547.5%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 21.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.261 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +216.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1547.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tempeh Coconut milk
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Coconut milk Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 3.34g Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 2.29g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 23.84g Coconut milk
Carbs 7.64g 5.54g Tempeh
Calories 192kcal 230kcal Coconut milk
Sugar 3.34g Tempeh
Fiber 2.2g Coconut milk
Calcium 111mg 16mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 1.64mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 37mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 100mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 263mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 15mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 0.67mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.266mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.916mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 6.2µg Coconut milk
Vitamin E 0.15mg Coconut milk
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.026mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.76mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.183mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.033mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 16µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 0.1µg Coconut milk
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.027mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.083mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.09mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.17mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.101mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.043mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.116mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.139mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.053mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 21.14g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 1.014g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.261g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Coconut milk
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
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.601g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.