Tempeh vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Tempeh and Falafel
- Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, however, Falafel has more Folate, and Iron.
- Tempeh's daily need coverage for Copper is 34% more.
- Tempeh has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Falafel. Tempeh has 2.64mg of Vitamin B3, while Falafel has 1.044mg.
- Tempeh is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tempeh and Falafel, home-prepared.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +105.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.6% |
| 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 B2Vitamin B2 | +115.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +287.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +72.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +316.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +217.3% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~2.383g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.16g
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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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 192kcal | 333kcal |
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| Protein | 20.29g | 13.31g |
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| Fats | 10.8g | 17.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.64g | 31.84g |
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| Carbs | 7.64g | 31.84g |
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| Magnesium | 81mg | 82mg |
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| Calcium | 111mg | 54mg |
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| Potassium | 412mg | 585mg |
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| Iron | 2.7mg | 3.42mg |
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| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.258mg |
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| Zinc | 1.14mg | 1.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 266mg | 192mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 294mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.691mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 1.044mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.125mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 93µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.539g | 2.383g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.205g | 10.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 4.16g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.492mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.567mg |
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| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.944mg |
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| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.856mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.187mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.707mg |
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| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.562mg |
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| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.364mg |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.156g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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