Tempeh vs Maize - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Tempeh and Maize
- Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, while Maize has more Vitamin B5.
- Tempeh's daily need coverage for Copper is 56% higher.
- Maize contains 56 times less Calcium than Tempeh. Tempeh contains 111mg of Calcium, while Maize contains 2mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Maize is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Corn, sweet, yellow, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+5450%
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Iron
+419.2%
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Magnesium
+118.9%
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Phosphorus
+198.9%
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Potassium
+52.6%
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Sodium
-40%
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Zinc
+147.8%
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Copper
+937%
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Calcium
+5450%
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Iron
+419.2%
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Magnesium
+118.9%
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Phosphorus
+198.9%
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Potassium
+52.6%
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-40%
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Zinc
+147.8%
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Copper
+937%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B2
+550.9%
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Vitamin B3
+49.2%
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Vitamin B6
+131.2%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+98.7%
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Vitamin B5
+157.9%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin B2
+550.9%
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Vitamin B3
+49.2%
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Vitamin B6
+131.2%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+98.7%
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Vitamin B5
+157.9%
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Folate
+75%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 7.64g | 16.7g |
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| Protein | 20.29g | 3.27g |
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| Fats | 10.8g | 1.35g |
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| Carbs | 7.64g | 18.7g |
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| Calories | 192kcal | 86kcal |
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| Starch | g | 5.7g |
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| Fructose | g | 1.94g |
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| Sugar | g | 6.26g |
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| Fiber | g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 111mg | 2mg |
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| Iron | 2.7mg | 0.52mg |
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| Magnesium | 81mg | 37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 266mg | 89mg |
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| Potassium | 412mg | 270mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 15mg |
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| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.46mg |
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| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 187IU |
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| Vitamin E | mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 1.77mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.717mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.093mg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 42µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | µg | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.129mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.129mg |
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| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.348mg |
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| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.137mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.067mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.15mg |
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| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.185mg |
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| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.089mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.539g | 0.325g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.205g | 0.432g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.487g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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18
Mineral Summary Score
70
18
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
122%
20%
Carbohydrates
8%
19%
Fats
50%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maize is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.214g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.