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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, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Dashi is higher in Selenium, 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.
Tempeh
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 33% 36% 101% 187% 31% 114% 1.2% 170% 0%
Dashi
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 139% 0% 151%
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.
Tempeh
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 10% 0% 18% 0%
Dashi
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 30% 14% 0% 25% 99% 46% 0% 23% 38% 167% 16% 62%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.46mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
Dashi
3
17% 14% 65% 2% 2%
Protein: 16.7 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 64.88 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 2.23 g
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
Tempeh
1
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Dashi
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.485 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +67.4%
~equal in 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.
Tempeh Dashi
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Dashi Opinion
Calories 192kcal 438kcal Dashi
Protein 20.29g 16.7g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 13.89g Dashi
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Dashi
Net carbs 7.64g 64.68g Dashi
Carbs 7.64g 64.88g Dashi
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 56mg Tempeh
Calcium 111mg 187mg Dashi
Potassium 412mg 309mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 1.03mg Tempeh
Sugar 14.47g Tempeh
Fiber 0.2g Dashi
Copper 0.56mg 0mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 0.09mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 166mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 1067mg Tempeh
Vitamin A 0IU 500IU Dashi
Vitamin A 0µg 25µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.72mg Dashi
Manganese 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 27.6µg Dashi
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.1mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.43mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 2.46mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.1mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.3µg Dashi
Vitamin K 66.9µg Dashi
Folate 24µg 21µg Tempeh
Choline 114.5mg Dashi
Saturated Fat 2.539g 3.433g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 5.365g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 4.485g Dashi
Tryptophan 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Dashi
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Tempeh
40%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 1058mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.894g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi 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. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/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.