Tempeh vs. Condensed milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tempeh and condensed milk different?
- Tempeh is higher in copper, manganese, iron, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, condensed milk is richer in selenium, calcium, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for copper for tempeh is 61% higher.
- Tempeh contains 217 times more manganese than condensed milk. While tempeh contains 1.3mg of manganese, condensed milk contains only 0.006mg.
- Tempeh has less saturated fat.
- Tempeh has a lower glycemic index (15) than condensed milk (61).
Tempeh and Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +211.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +1321.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +3633.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +21.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21566.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +155.9% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1157.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +321.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +118.2% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +169.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +450% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.29 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
7.64 g
Water:
59.65 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
7.91 g
Fats:
8.7 g
Carbs:
54.4 g
Water:
27.16 g
Other:
1.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +156.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +24.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +119.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +612% |
Contains more OtherOther | +13% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.486 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.337 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1176% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Copper | 0.56mg | 0.015mg | 61% |
Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.006mg | 56% |
Iron | 2.7mg | 0.19mg | 31% |
Selenium | 0µg | 14.8µg | 27% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.337g | 26% |
Protein | 20.29g | 7.91g | 25% |
Calcium | 111mg | 284mg | 17% |
Choline | 89.1mg | 16% | |
Carbs | 7.64g | 54.4g | 16% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.44µg | 15% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 0.21mg | 15% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.051mg | 13% |
Saturated fat | 2.539g | 5.486g | 13% |
Magnesium | 81mg | 26mg | 13% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 34mg | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.75mg | 9% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 74µg | 8% |
Calories | 192kcal | 321kcal | 6% |
Sodium | 9mg | 127mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.416mg | 4% |
Fats | 10.8g | 8.7g | 3% |
Folate | 24µg | 11µg | 3% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 2.427g | 2% |
Phosphorus | 266mg | 253mg | 2% |
Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.94mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
Potassium | 412mg | 371mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 7.64g | 54.4g | N/A |
Sugar | 54.4g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.479mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.627mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.382mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.92mg | 0.529mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
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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%

26%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%

38%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.947g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?

Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Condensed milk is relatively richer in vitamins