Tempeh vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tempeh and crab
- Tempeh has more manganese, iron, and vitamin B2; however, crab is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Crab covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 135% more than tempeh.
- Crab contains 18 times less manganese than tempeh. Tempeh contains 1.3mg of manganese, while crab contains 0.074mg.
- Tempeh has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of tempeh is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Tempeh and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.
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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 | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +440% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1656.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +234.2% |
| 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 | +239.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +284.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +258.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +4062.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1359.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2384.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1566.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 3.33µg | 135% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 42.9µg | 78% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.074mg | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 0.5mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.814mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.258g | 27% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 3.81mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 563mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.093mg | 20% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 0.74g | 15% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.997mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 36mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 0.201g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 0.129g | 8% |
| Folate | 24µg | 51µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.156mg | 5% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 17.88g | 5% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 83kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.023mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 234mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 259mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 0g | 3% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 91mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 2.747mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.727mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 1.307mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 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 - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.338g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.