Tempeh vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tempeh and gingerbread
- Tempeh has more copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, gingerbread is richer in selenium and vitamin B1.
- Tempeh covers your daily copper needs 41% more than gingerbread.
- Gingerbread has 5 times less phosphorus than tempeh. Tempeh has 266mg of phosphorus, while gingerbread has 54mg.
- Tempeh contains less saturated fat.
- Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of gingerbread is 86, while the glycemic index of tempeh is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +15.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +56.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +187.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +192.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +392.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.3% |
| 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 | +121% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +143.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +420.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +113% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +544% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.3% |
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
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +122.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~4.216g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.195mg | 41% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 3.9g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 54mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 16.3µg | 30% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.683mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.162mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 49.2g | 14% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 327mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 7.124g | 10% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 16.4g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.19mg | 9% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 356kcal | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.39mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 4.122g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 1.738mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 71mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 70mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.375mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Folate | 24µg | 33µg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 2.88mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 439mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 4.216g | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.06µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.583g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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