Tempeh vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tempeh and french fries
- Tempeh has more copper, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium; however, french fries have more vitamin B6 and vitamin B1.
- Tempeh's daily need coverage for copper is 48% more.
- Tempeh has 9 times more vitamin B2 than french fries. Tempeh has 0.358mg of vitamin B2, while french fries have 0.039mg.
- Tempeh is lower in sodium.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index than tempeh.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tempeh and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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 | +131.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +516.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +233.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +351.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +426.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.5% |
| 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 | +817.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
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:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +491.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +442.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.2% |
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
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +86.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.5% |
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Saturated fat
~2.336g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.124mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.247mg | 46% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 3.43g | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.039mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 0.81mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 125mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.372mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 41.44g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 35mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 111mg | 18mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 210mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 5.969g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 5.398g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.58mg | 6% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 312kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.5mg | 6% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 14.73g | 6% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 579mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 3.004mg | 2% |
| Folate | 24µg | 30µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 2.336g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)