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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, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, 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 Calcium +58.6%
Contains more Magnesium +523.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +33%
Contains more Potassium +198.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +23.9%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +983.3%
Contains more Iron +103.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Calcium +58.6%
Contains more Magnesium +523.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +33%
Contains more Potassium +198.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +23.9%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +983.3%
Contains more Iron +103.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Tempeh
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +331.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11650%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.51
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 18% 10% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +331.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11650%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.51

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78%
Contains more Carbs +63.6%
Contains more Water +61%
Contains more Fats +305.9%
Contains more Other +88.3%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more Protein +78%
Contains more Carbs +63.6%
Contains more Water +61%
Contains more Fats +305.9%
Contains more Other +88.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +411.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +699.1%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +411.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Tempeh Foie gras
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 4.67g Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 11.4g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 7.64g 4.67g Tempeh
Calories 192kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Calcium 111mg 70mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 81mg 13mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 200mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 138mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 697mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.4mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.12mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.299mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 2.51mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.06mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.161mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.507mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.606mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 1.029mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.863mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.567mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.719mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.303mg Tempeh
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 14.45g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.84g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Foie gras
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
20%
Tempeh
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.911g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/nutrients
  2. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.