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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.
Tempeh
6
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 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
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 +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~371mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~253mg

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
3
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 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
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
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
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
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
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
66% 29% 4%
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.
Tempeh Condensed milk
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Condensed milk DV% diff.
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Condensed milk
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
26%
Condensed milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
38%
Condensed milk

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 - 54.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.947g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.