Tempeh vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tempeh and salmon raw
- Tempeh has more manganese, copper, iron, and magnesium; however, salmon raw is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
- Salmon raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 129% more than tempeh.
- Salmon raw has 81 times less manganese than tempeh. Tempeh has 1.3mg of manganese, while salmon raw has 0.016mg.
- Tempeh has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tempeh is 15, while the glycemic index of salmon raw is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw.
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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 | +179.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +825% |
| Contains more IronIron | +237.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8025% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.9% |
| 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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +189.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +197.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +498.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +280.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3875% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.29 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
7.64 g
Water:
59.65 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +70.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +228.4% |
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Protein
~19.84g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 3.18µg | 129% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 36.5µg | 66% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.016mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.818mg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.25mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 7.86mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 1.664mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 0.8mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 55mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 29mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 2.539g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.226mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 12mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 200mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 0.981g | 7% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 6.34g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 2.103g | 3% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 142kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 490mg | 2% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 19.84g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Folate | 24µg | 25µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 1.613mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 1.822mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.587mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 1.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.321g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.115g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.287g | 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
19%
77%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.558g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)