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Tempeh vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tempeh and Croissant

  • Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, Croissant is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Tempeh covers your daily need of Copper 53% more than Croissant.
  • Tempeh has 4 times more Manganese than Croissant. While Tempeh has 1.3mg of Manganese, Croissant has only 0.33mg.
  • Tempeh has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tempeh and Croissants, butter.

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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 +200%
Contains more Iron +33%
Contains more Magnesium +406.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.3%
Contains more Potassium +249.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +52%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +293.9%
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 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +33%
Contains more Magnesium +406.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.3%
Contains more Potassium +249.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +52%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +293.9%
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 B2 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +397.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.7%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
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 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +397.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.7%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +147.4%
Contains more Water +157.1%
Contains more Fats +94.4%
Contains more Carbs +499.5%
Contains more Other +11.1%
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% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +147.4%
Contains more Water +157.1%
Contains more Fats +94.4%
Contains more Carbs +499.5%
Contains more Other +11.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.4%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tempeh Croissant
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 43.2g Croissant
Protein 20.29g 8.2g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 21g Croissant
Carbs 7.64g 45.8g Croissant
Calories 192kcal 406kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g Tempeh
Fiber 2.6g Croissant
Calcium 111mg 37mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 2.03mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 16mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 105mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 118mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 467mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 0.75mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.08mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.33mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 0IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.241mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 2.188mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.058mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.099mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.284mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.365mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.623mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.329mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.175mg
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.416mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.41mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.187mg Tempeh
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 11.659g Tempeh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.094g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Croissant
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
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.