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Tempeh vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tempeh and Lasagne

  • Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, while Lasagne has more Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Copper is 52% higher.
  • Lasagne contains 7 times less Manganese than Tempeh. Tempeh contains 1.3mg of Manganese, while Lasagne contains 0.193mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tempeh is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared.

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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
9
:
Contains more Calcium +26.1%
Contains more Iron +280.3%
Contains more Magnesium +305%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains more Potassium +110.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +31%
Contains more Copper +522.2%
Contains more Manganese +573.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Calcium +26.1%
Contains more Iron +280.3%
Contains more Magnesium +305%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains more Potassium +110.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +31%
Contains more Copper +522.2%
Contains more Manganese +573.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +312.5%
Equal in Folate - 24
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 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +312.5%
Equal in Folate - 24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
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Contains more Protein +178.7%
Contains more Fats +119.5%
Contains more Carbs +101%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Equal in Other - 1.57
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +178.7%
Contains more Fats +119.5%
Contains more Carbs +101%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Equal in Other - 1.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +893.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.348
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +893.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.348

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 13.66g Lasagne
Protein 20.29g 7.28g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 4.92g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 15.36g Lasagne
Calories 192kcal 135kcal Tempeh
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g Tempeh
Fiber 1.7g Lasagne
Calcium 111mg 88mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 0.71mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 20mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 115mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 196mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 373mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 0.87mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.09mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.193mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 0IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.07mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.074mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.528mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.122mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 24µg
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.085mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.219mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.224mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.578mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.486mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.164mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.329mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.285mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.183mg Tempeh
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Tempeh
Trans Fat 0g 0.196g Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 2.348g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 1.758g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.433g Tempeh
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Lasagne
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%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.