Tempeh vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tempeh and macaroon
- Tempeh has more copper, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, magnesium, and calcium; however, macaroon is higher in selenium.
- Macaroon covers your daily need for saturated fat, 88% more than tempeh.
- Tempeh has 22 times more calcium than macaroon. While tempeh has 111mg of calcium, macaroon has only 5mg.
- Tempeh has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of macaroon is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tempeh and Cookies, coconut macaroon.
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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 | +179.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +235% |
| Contains more IronIron | +229.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +291.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +290% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +496.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +124% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +571.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +418.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +108.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +701.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +99.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +430.9% |
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 | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 20.099g | 80% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 57% | |
| Protein | 20.29g | 3.02g | 35% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.269mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 68mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 0.82mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.06mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.81g | 23% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 20% | |
| Fats | 10.8g | 22.55g | 18% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 61.22g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 0.22mg | 15% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 460kcal | 13% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 29mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 6.8µg | 12% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 5mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 241mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 123mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.096mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.73mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 1.61g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 56.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.16g | 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% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tempeh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)