Tempeh vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tempeh and croissant
- Tempeh has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, croissant is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, and folate.
- Tempeh covers your daily need for copper, 53% more than croissant.
- Tempeh has 5 times more magnesium than croissant. While tempeh has 81mg of magnesium, croissant has only 16mg.
- Tempeh has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of croissant is higher.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +406.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +249.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +600% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +153.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +293.9% |
| 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 B2Vitamin B2 | +48.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +270.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +397.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +209.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +147.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +157.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +499.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +293.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.08mg | 53% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.33mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 22.7µg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 11.659g | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.388mg | 26% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 8.2g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 105mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 206µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.094g | 21% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 467mg | 20% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 21g | 16% |
| Folate | 24µg | 88µg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 16mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 45.8g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.058mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.861mg | 12% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 406kcal | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.241mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 118mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 2.03mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 37mg | 7% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 5.525g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.75mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 2.188mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.16µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A |
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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 Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)