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Tempeh vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tempeh and Edam

  • Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, and Iron, however, Edam has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 75% more.
  • Tempeh has 118 times more Manganese than Edam. Tempeh has 1.3mg of Manganese, while Edam has 0.011mg.
  • Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tempeh and Cheese, edam.

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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
6
:
4
Edam
Contains more Iron +513.6%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Potassium +119.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +1455.6%
Contains more Manganese +11718.2%
Contains more Calcium +558.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.5%
Contains more Zinc +228.9%
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 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +513.6%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Potassium +119.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +1455.6%
Contains more Manganese +11718.2%
Contains more Calcium +558.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.5%
Contains more Zinc +228.9%
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
4
:
7
Edam
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1825%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.389
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.281
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 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1825%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.389
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.281

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
:
3
Edam
Contains more Carbs +434.3%
Contains more Water +43.5%
Contains more Protein +23.2%
Contains more Fats +157.4%
Contains more Other +160.5%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Carbs +434.3%
Contains more Water +43.5%
Contains more Protein +23.2%
Contains more Fats +157.4%
Contains more Other +160.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
:
1
Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.5%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tempeh Edam
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Edam Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 1.43g Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 24.99g Edam
Fats 10.8g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 7.64g 1.43g Tempeh
Calories 192kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g Tempeh
Calcium 111mg 731mg Edam
Iron 2.7mg 0.44mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 30mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 412mg 188mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 812mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.56mg 0.036mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.011mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 0IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.037mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.082mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.076mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 16µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.796mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.88mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 1.43mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.908mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.175mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.92mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.466mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 17.572g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.665g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Edam
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
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 803mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.