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 selenium.
- 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.
- Edam has a higher glycemic index than tempeh.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +170% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +513.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1455.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11718.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +558.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +228.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.5% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +110.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3119.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +182.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1825% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +434.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +157.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +546.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 17.572g | 68% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 731mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 1.54µg | 61% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.036mg | 58% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.011mg | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 536mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 812mg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 89mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 0.44mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 243µg | 27% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 14.5µg | 26% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 27.8g | 26% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 3.75mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.665g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 0.082mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 30mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 8.125g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.076mg | 11% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 24.99g | 9% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 357kcal | 8% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 188mg | 7% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.389mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 1.43g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.932mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 1.308mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 2.57mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 2.66mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 1.434mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 1.81mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 1.034mg | 0% |
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 803mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam 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.