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Tempeh vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tempeh and Meatball?

  • Tempeh is richer in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, and Iron, yet Meatball is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Copper is 49% higher.
  • Tempeh has 5 times more Manganese than Meatball. Tempeh has 1.3mg of Manganese, while Meatball has 0.282mg.
  • Tempeh contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Tempeh and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +38.8%
Contains more Iron +52.5%
Contains more Magnesium +161.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +355.3%
Contains more Manganese +361%
Contains more Zinc +45.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Calcium +38.8%
Contains more Iron +52.5%
Contains more Magnesium +161.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +355.3%
Contains more Manganese +361%
Contains more Zinc +45.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1150%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.202
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 18% 10% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1150%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.202

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.9%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Fats +105.6%
Equal in Carbs - 8.06
Equal in Water - 53.67
Equal in Other - 1.66
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +40.9%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Fats +105.6%
Equal in Carbs - 8.06
Equal in Water - 53.67
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +186.7%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +186.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 5.76g Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 14.4g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 7.64g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 192kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Tempeh
Fiber 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 111mg 80mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 1.77mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 31mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 239mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 296mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 666mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 1.66mg Meatball
Copper 0.56mg 0.123mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.282mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.23mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 3.108mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.202mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg Tempeh
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Tempeh
Trans Fat 0g 0.577g Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 7.627g Tempeh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 3.346g Tempeh
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Tempeh
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 657mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.088g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.