Tempeh vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tempeh and sardine
- Tempeh has more manganese and copper; however, sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin D, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B3.
- Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 369% more.
- Tempeh has 12 times more manganese than sardine. Tempeh has 1.3mg of manganese, while sardine has 0.108mg.
- Tempeh is lower in sodium.
- Tempeh has a higher glycemic index than sardine.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tempeh and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
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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 | +107.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +201.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1103.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +244.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84.2% |
| 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 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11075% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +166.7% |
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Fats
~11.45g
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Water
~59.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 8.94µg | 369% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 52.7µg | 96% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.108mg | 52% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 142mg | 47% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.186mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 490mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 382mg | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 193IU | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 4.8µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 5.245mg | 16% |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 307mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.227mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 39mg | 10% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 24.62g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.642mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 5.148g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 1.528g | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 10µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.167mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 2.92mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 0g | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 1.31mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 3.869g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 192kcal | 208kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 11.45g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Potassium | 412mg | 397mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 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 - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine 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.