Tempeh vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tempeh and heart of palm?
- Tempeh is richer in phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B3, yet heart of palm is richer in vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, and copper.
- Heart of palm's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 46% higher.
- Tempeh has 55 times more saturated fat than heart of palm. Tempeh has 2.539g of saturated fat, while heart of palm has 0.046g.
- Tempeh has a lower glycemic index than heart of palm.
We used Tempeh and Hearts of palm, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +710% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +516.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +338.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +227.2% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +193.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +276.7% |
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:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
Other:
1.99 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +651.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +235.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.8% |
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
0.046 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +64000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4731.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.3mg | 57% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.81mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 1806mg | 41% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 2.7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.089g | 28% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 3.73mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 140mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 10mg | 17% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 0.2g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.18mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 1.69mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 0.9mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 0.046g | 11% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 18mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.644mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 0.005g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 25.61g | 6% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 115kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 24.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.16g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Folate | 24µg | 24µg | 0% |
| 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% |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.493g)
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 ($)
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.