Tempeh vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tempeh and Limburger different?
- Tempeh is richer in copper, manganese, and iron, while Limburger is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, selenium, and vitamin A.
- Limburger covers your daily need for saturated fat, 71% more than tempeh.
- Tempeh contains 34 times more manganese than Limburger. Tempeh contains 1.3mg of manganese, while Limburger contains 0.038mg.
- Tempeh is lower in saturated fat.
- Limburger has a higher glycemic index (27) than tempeh (15).
Tempeh and Cheese, limburger types were 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +285.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +221.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +1976.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +2566.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3321.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +347.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +84.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.7% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +1570.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +323.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1200% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +141.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1459.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +23.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +152.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +134% |
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Protein
~20.05g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +768.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +168.5% |
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 |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 2.539g | 16.746g | 65% |
Copper | 0.56mg | 0.021mg | 60% |
Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.038mg | 55% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 1.04µg | 40% |
Calcium | 111mg | 497mg | 39% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 340µg | 38% |
Sodium | 9mg | 800mg | 34% |
Iron | 2.7mg | 0.13mg | 32% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 90mg | 30% |
Selenium | 0µg | 14.5µg | 26% |
Fats | 10.8g | 27.25g | 25% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.495g | 25% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 1.177mg | 18% |
Phosphorus | 266mg | 393mg | 18% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 0.158mg | 16% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 8.606g | 14% |
Magnesium | 81mg | 21mg | 14% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.503mg | 11% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.086mg | 10% |
Zinc | 1.14mg | 2.1mg | 9% |
Folate | 24µg | 58µg | 9% |
Potassium | 412mg | 128mg | 8% |
Calories | 192kcal | 327kcal | 7% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
Carbs | 7.64g | 0.49g | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
Protein | 20.29g | 20.05g | 0% |
Net carbs | 7.64g | 0.49g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.49g | N/A | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 1.219mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.43mg | 2.093mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.908mg | 1.675mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.619mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.92mg | 1.439mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Calories diet |
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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet |
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Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%

42%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%

60%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.207g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?

Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.