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Tempeh vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tempeh and Mousse?

  • Tempeh is richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, yet Mousse is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Manganese is 54% higher.
  • Tempeh has 18 times more Vitamin B3 than Mousse. Tempeh has 2.64mg of Vitamin B3, while Mousse has 0.146mg.
  • Tempeh contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Tempeh and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Tempeh
9
:
1
Mousse
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains more Iron +390.9%
Contains more Magnesium +305%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.4%
Contains more Potassium +188.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Zinc +78.1%
Contains more Copper +646.7%
Contains more Manganese +2103.4%
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 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains more Iron +390.9%
Contains more Magnesium +305%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.4%
Contains more Potassium +188.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Zinc +78.1%
Contains more Copper +646.7%
Contains more Manganese +2103.4%
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
6
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6
Mousse
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1708.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.7%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +487.5%
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 31% 11% 0% 1% 12% 48% 3% 32% 14% 12% 59% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1708.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.7%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +487.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
:
3
Mousse
Contains more Protein +390.1%
Contains more Other +90.6%
Contains more Fats +48.1%
Contains more Carbs +110.3%
Equal in Water - 62.94
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Protein +390.1%
Contains more Other +90.6%
Contains more Fats +48.1%
Contains more Carbs +110.3%
Equal in Water - 62.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
:
1
Mousse
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +389.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.8%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +389.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Mousse Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 15.47g Mousse
Protein 20.29g 4.14g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 16g Mousse
Carbs 7.64g 16.07g Mousse
Calories 192kcal 225kcal Mousse
Sugar 14.81g Tempeh
Fiber 0.6g Mousse
Calcium 111mg 96mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 0.55mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 20mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 117mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 143mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 38mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 0.64mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.075mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.059mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 7.4µg Mousse
Vitamin A 0IU 509IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 140µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mousse
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Mousse
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.045mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.205mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.146mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.533mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.058mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 15µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.47µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mousse
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 140mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 9.151g Tempeh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 5.027g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.879g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Mousse
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
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.612g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/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.