Tempeh vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tempeh and foie gras?
- Tempeh is richer in manganese and copper, yet foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, iron, and vitamin B5.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 388% higher.
- Tempeh has 11 times more manganese than foie gras. Tempeh has 1.3mg of manganese, while foie gras has 0.12mg.
- Tempeh contains less saturated fat.
We used Tempeh and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types in this comparison.
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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 | +523.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +198.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +983.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103.7% |
| 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 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +258.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +331.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11650% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +63.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +305.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +411.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +699.1% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 9.4µg | 388% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1001µg | 111% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 44µg | 80% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 25.61g | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 14.45g | 54% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 43.84g | 51% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.12mg | 51% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 150mg | 50% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 5.5mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 697mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.84g | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 1.2mg | 18% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 11.4g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.4mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 13mg | 16% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 462kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.06mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 200mg | 9% |
| Folate | 24µg | 60µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 138mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.299mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.92mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.088mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 2.51mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 4.67g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.911g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.