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Tempeh vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tempeh and Game different?

  • Tempeh is higher in Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Game is richer in Vitamin B2, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Tempeh is 56% higher.
  • Tempeh contains 28 times more Calcium than Game. While Tempeh contains 111mg of Calcium, Game contains only 4mg.

Tempeh and Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Tempeh
7
:
3
Game
Contains more Calcium +2675%
Contains more Magnesium +189.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +162.9%
Contains more Manganese +5809.1%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains more Zinc +47.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 372
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 2% 158% 20% 90% 33% 8% 46% 71% 3% 71%
Contains more Calcium +2675%
Contains more Magnesium +189.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +162.9%
Contains more Manganese +5809.1%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains more Zinc +47.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 372

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
6
:
2
Game
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.9%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 65% 169% 0% 0% 0% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
:
3
Game
Contains more Fats +304.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +45.1%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Other +22.2%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more Fats +304.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +45.1%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Other +22.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
:
1
Game
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +408.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +641.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
44% 29% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.58 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +408.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +641.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tempeh Game
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Game Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 0g Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 29.45g Game
Fats 10.8g 2.67g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 0g Tempeh
Calories 192kcal 150kcal Tempeh
Calcium 111mg 4mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 4.2mg Game
Magnesium 81mg 28mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 210mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 372mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 54mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 1.68mg Game
Copper 0.56mg 0.213mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.022mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 12.9µg Game
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.26mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.73mg Game
Vitamin B3 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 9µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 1.362mg Game
Isoleucine 0.88mg 1.126mg Game
Leucine 1.43mg 2.489mg Game
Lysine 0.908mg 2.462mg Game
Methionine 0.175mg 0.838mg Game
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 1.166mg Game
Valine 0.92mg 1.31mg Game
Histidine 0.466mg 1.401mg Game
Cholesterol 0mg 126mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.97g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.63g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.58g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Game
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
20%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
50%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 126mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.569g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game
Game 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 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.

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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173844/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.