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Tempeh vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tempeh and lobster Raw

  • Tempeh has more manganese, iron, and vitamin B2, while lobster Raw has more selenium, copper, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Lobster Raw's daily need coverage for selenium is 116% higher.
  • Lobster Raw contains 26 times less vitamin B2 than tempeh. Tempeh contains 0.358mg of vitamin B2, while lobster Raw contains 0.014mg.
  • The amount of sodium in tempeh is lower.
  • Lobster Raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lobster Raw is 0, while the glycemic index of tempeh is 15.

The food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw.

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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
7
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 27% 25% 18% 9.8% 450% 96% 69% 55% 7.3% 347%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106%
Contains more IronIron +938.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2221.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +209.6%
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
5
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 5% 3.2% 30% 87% 24% 156% 0% 7.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +421.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1462.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1340%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +35.7%
~equal in Other ~1.78g

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
26% 32% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.296 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1356.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1352.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tempeh Lobster Raw
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Lobster Raw DV% diff.
Selenium 0µg 63.6µg 116%
Copper 0.56mg 1.349mg 88%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.056mg 54%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1.25µg 49%
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Iron 2.7mg 0.26mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.296g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.014mg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 1.449mg 23%
Zinc 1.14mg 3.53mg 22%
Sodium 9mg 423mg 18%
Phosphorus 266mg 161mg 15%
Fats 10.8g 0.75g 15%
Choline 70.3mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.539g 0.181g 11%
Magnesium 81mg 38mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.104mg 9%
Protein 20.29g 16.52g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 0.22g 7%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.591mg 7%
Calories 192kcal 77kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Potassium 412mg 200mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.02mg 5%
Folate 24µg 10µg 4%
Calcium 111mg 84mg 3%
Carbs 7.64g 0g 3%
Net carbs 7.64g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.011g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.215mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.654mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.723mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 1.197mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 1.24mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.413mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.68mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.741mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.413mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.102g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.068g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Lobster Raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
28%
Lobster Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
110%
Lobster Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.358g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.

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. Lobster Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/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.