Tempeh vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tempeh and mackerel
- Tempeh has more manganese, copper, iron, and calcium, while mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 788% higher.
- Mackerel contains 65 times less manganese than tempeh. Tempeh contains 1.3mg of manganese, while mackerel contains 0.02mg.
- Mackerel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mackerel is 0, while the glycemic index of tempeh is 15.
The food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +640% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +495.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.8% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +103.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +256.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +23650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +213% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +118.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~4.3g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 19µg | 788% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 51.6µg | 94% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.02mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.094mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 6.85mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 75mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.46mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 1.57mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.99mg | 14% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 17.81g | 11% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 15mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 7.006g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 4.176g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.159mg | 7% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 23.85g | 7% |
| Folate | 24µg | 2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 54µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.412mg | 4% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 262kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 97mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 83mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 0g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 278mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.94mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Potassium | 412mg | 401mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 4.3g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 1.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 1.938mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 2.19mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.702mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | N/A |
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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 - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.637g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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.