Tempeh vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Tempeh and Plantain
- Tempeh has more Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Calcium, and Zinc, however, Plantain has more Vitamin C.
- Tempeh's daily need coverage for Copper is 55% more.
- Tempeh has 56 times more Calcium than Plantain. Tempeh has 111mg of Calcium, while Plantain has 2mg.
- Plantain is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tempeh and Plantains, cooked.
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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 | +153.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5450% |
| Contains more IronIron | +365.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +748.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +776.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +850% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
| 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 | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +588.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +249.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.6% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2468.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5900% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +179.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +307.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +21266.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12930.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 192kcal | 116kcal |
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| Protein | 20.29g | 0.79g |
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| Fats | 10.8g | 0.18g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.64g | 28.85g |
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| Carbs | 7.64g | 31.15g |
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| Magnesium | 81mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 111mg | 2mg |
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| Potassium | 412mg | 465mg |
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| Iron | 2.7mg | 0.58mg |
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| Sugar | 14g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 266mg | 28mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 909IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 45µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 1.3mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 1.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 0.756mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.7µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 26µg |
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| Choline | 12.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.539g | 0.069g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.205g | 0.015g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.033g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.021mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.022mg |
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| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.036mg |
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| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.01mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.027mg |
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| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.039mg |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.47g)
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 ($)
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.