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Tempeh vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tempeh and goat cheese

  • Tempeh has more manganese, iron, and magnesium, while goat cheese has more vitamin A, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Goat cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 91% higher.
  • Goat cheese contains 14 times less manganese than tempeh. Tempeh contains 1.3mg of manganese, while goat cheese contains 0.093mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tempeh is lower.
  • Goat cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of goat cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of tempeh is 15.

The food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Cheese, goat, semisoft type.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 33% 36% 101% 187% 31% 114% 1.2% 170% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 89% 14% 61% 188% 18% 161% 54% 12% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +179.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.8%
Contains more IronIron +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1297.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Copper ~0.564mg

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
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 10% 0% 18% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 136% 5.2% 7.5% 18% 156% 22% 11% 14% 28% 6.3% 1.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +258.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +175%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.072mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
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
22% 30% 46% 3%
Protein: 21.58 g
Fats: 29.84 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 45.52 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6266.7%
Contains more WaterWater +31%
Contains more FatsFats +176.3%
Contains more OtherOther +81.5%
~equal in Protein ~21.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
73% 24% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.709 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +506.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Goat cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.539g 20.639g 82%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.093mg 52%
Vitamin A 0µg 407µg 45%
Fats 10.8g 29.84g 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.709g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.676mg 24%
Calcium 111mg 298mg 19%
Sodium 9mg 415mg 18%
Phosphorus 266mg 375mg 16%
Iron 2.7mg 1.62mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.06mg 12%
Magnesium 81mg 29mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.148mg 9%
Calories 192kcal 364kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 6.808g 9%
Selenium 0µg 3.8µg 7%
Potassium 412mg 158mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.22µg 6%
Folate 24µg 2µg 6%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.66mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Protein 20.29g 21.58g 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Carbs 7.64g 0.12g 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.19mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.072mg 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Copper 0.56mg 0.564mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.227mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.805mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.893mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 1.549mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.575mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.859mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 1.485mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.589mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Goat cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Tempeh
32%
Goat cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
64%
Goat cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.
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. Goat cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/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.