Tempeh vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tempeh and dashi
- Tempeh has more copper, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, dashi is higher in selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B12, and calcium.
- Tempeh covers your daily copper needs 62% more than dashi.
- Dashi contains 13 times less zinc than tempeh. Tempeh contains 1.14mg of zinc, while dashi contains 0.09mg.
- Tempeh has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Tempeh and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry.
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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 | +44.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1166.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +68.5% |
| 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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +275% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2493.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +749.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67.4% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~4.485g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.56mg | 0mg | 62% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 57% | |
| Vitamin K | 66.9µg | 56% | |
| Selenium | 0µg | 27.6µg | 50% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 1067mg | 46% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 1.03mg | 21% |
| Choline | 114.5mg | 21% | |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 64.88g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 166mg | 14% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 438kcal | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.09mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.3µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 187mg | 8% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 16.7g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.43mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 5.365g | 5% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 13.89g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 3.433g | 4% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 309mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 25µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 2.46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 21µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 4.485g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 64.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14.47g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 1058mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.894g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)