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Tempeh vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tempeh and liverwurst

  • Tempeh has more manganese and copper; however, liverwurst is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 557% more than tempeh.
  • Liverwurst contains 8 times less manganese than tempeh. Tempeh contains 1.3mg of manganese, while liverwurst contains 0.155mg.
  • Tempeh has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of liverwurst is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Tempeh and Liverwurst spread.

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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 8.6% 6.6% 15% 332% 80% 63% 99% 91% 20% 316%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +575%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +404.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +738.7%
Contains more IronIron +227.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.8%
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.
Tempeh
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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 12% 1364% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +248.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +961.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16725%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
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20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%
Contains more FatsFats +135.6%
Contains more OtherOther +69.8%

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
40% 50% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.427 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +283.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 13.46µg 558%
Vitamin A 0µg 4091µg 455%
Selenium 0µg 58µg 105%
Iron 2.7mg 8.85mg 77%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 2.95mg 53%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 1.03mg 52%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.155mg 50%
Cholesterol 0mg 118mg 39%
Copper 0.56mg 0.24mg 36%
Saturated fat 2.539g 9.925g 34%
Sodium 9mg 700mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 12.286g 23%
Fats 10.8g 25.45g 23%
Magnesium 81mg 12mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.272mg 16%
Protein 20.29g 12.38g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 2.427g 12%
Zinc 1.14mg 2.3mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 4.3mg 10%
Fiber 2.5g 10%
Calcium 111mg 22mg 9%
Potassium 412mg 170mg 7%
Calories 192kcal 305kcal 6%
Phosphorus 266mg 230mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.19mg 2%
Folate 24µg 30µg 2%
Carbs 7.64g 5.89g 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.448mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Liverwurst
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
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 691mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.386g)
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 vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst 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.

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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.