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Tempeh vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tempeh and marble cake

  • Tempeh has more manganese, copper, vitamin B2, magnesium, vitamin B6, iron, potassium, and zinc, while marble cake has more vitamin B1.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for manganese is 50% higher.
  • Marble cake contains 9 times less vitamin B6 than tempeh. Tempeh contains 0.215mg of vitamin B6, while marble cake contains 0.025mg.
  • The amount of sodium in tempeh is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix.

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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
8
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 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +235%
Contains more IronIron +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +314.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +225.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +835.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Phosphorus ~275mg

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% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +189.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +760%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +496.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1824.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +940.6%
Contains more OtherOther +42%
~equal in Fats ~11.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
1
25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.45g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Marble cake DV% diff.
Manganese 1.3mg 0.139mg 50%
Copper 0.56mg 0.135mg 47%
Protein 20.29g 3.4g 34%
Carbs 7.64g 79.5g 24%
Sodium 9mg 519mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.13mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.025mg 15%
Magnesium 81mg 18mg 15%
Iron 2.7mg 1.62mg 14%
Fiber 2.9g 12%
Calories 192kcal 416kcal 11%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.181mg 9%
Potassium 412mg 123mg 9%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.35mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.546mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Selenium 0µg 2.6µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 4.75g 4%
Calcium 111mg 76mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.096mg 4%
Folate 24µg 36µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 3.779g 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 2%
Fats 10.8g 11.7g 1%
Choline 4.5mg 1%
Phosphorus 266mg 275mg 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 76.6g N/A
Sugar 35.71g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Saturated fat 2.539g 2.45g 0%
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0.22mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.049mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.158mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.065mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Marble cake
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
13%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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

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.