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Tempeh vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tempeh and Danish pastry different?

  • Tempeh is higher in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Tempeh is 52% higher.
  • Tempeh contains 5 times more Magnesium than Danish pastry. While Tempeh contains 81mg of Magnesium, Danish pastry contains only 15mg.
  • Tempeh has less Saturated Fat.

Tempeh and Danish pastry, cheese are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +217.1%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.3%
Contains more Potassium +320.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +62.9%
Contains more Copper +529.2%
Contains more Manganese +270.4%
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 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +217.1%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.3%
Contains more Potassium +320.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +62.9%
Contains more Copper +529.2%
Contains more Manganese +270.4%
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 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.6%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
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 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.6%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +153.6%
Contains more Water +90%
Contains more Fats +102.8%
Contains more Carbs +386.9%
Equal in Other - 1.5
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% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +153.6%
Contains more Water +90%
Contains more Fats +102.8%
Contains more Carbs +386.9%
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +253%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +253%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tempeh Danish pastry
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 Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 20.29g 8g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 7.64g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 192kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g Tempeh
Fiber 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 111mg 35mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 1.8mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 15mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 108mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 98mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 417mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 0.7mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.089mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.351mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.26mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 2mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.04mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.089mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.293mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.371mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.644mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.43mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.174mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.402mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.412mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.205mg Tempeh
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 6.794g Tempeh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 2.575g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Danish pastry
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
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry 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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.