Tempeh vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Tempeh and Mussels different?
- Tempeh is higher in Copper, however, Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 997% higher.
- Tempeh contains 4 times more Copper than Mussels. While Tempeh contains 0.56mg of Copper, Mussels contains only 0.149mg.
- Tempeh has less Sodium.
Tempeh and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+236.4%
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Magnesium
+118.9%
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Potassium
+53.7%
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Sodium
-97.6%
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Copper
+275.8%
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Iron
+148.9%
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Zinc
+134.2%
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Manganese
+423.1%
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Selenium
+∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
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Calcium
+236.4%
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Magnesium
+118.9%
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Potassium
+53.7%
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Sodium
-97.6%
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Copper
+275.8%
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Iron
+148.9%
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Zinc
+134.2%
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Manganese
+423.1%
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Selenium
+∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
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.
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Vitamin B6
+115%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+284.6%
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Vitamin B2
+17.3%
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Vitamin B3
+13.6%
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Vitamin B5
+241.7%
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Folate
+216.7%
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Vitamin B12
+29900%
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Vitamin B6
+115%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+284.6%
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Vitamin B2
+17.3%
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Vitamin B3
+13.6%
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Vitamin B5
+241.7%
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Folate
+216.7%
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Vitamin B12
+29900%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+141.1%
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Protein
+17.3%
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+96.3%
Equal in Carbs - 7.39
Equal in Water - 61.15
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Fats
+141.1%
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Protein
+17.3%
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+96.3%
Equal in Carbs - 7.39
Equal in Water - 61.15
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+216.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+254.8%
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Saturated Fat
-66.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+216.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+254.8%
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Saturated Fat
-66.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 7.64g | 7.39g |
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| Protein | 20.29g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 10.8g | 4.48g |
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| Carbs | 7.64g | 7.39g |
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| Calories | 192kcal | 172kcal |
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| Calcium | 111mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 2.7mg | 6.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 81mg | 37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 266mg | 285mg |
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| Potassium | 412mg | 268mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 369mg |
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| Zinc | 1.14mg | 2.67mg |
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| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.149mg |
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| Manganese | 1.3mg | 6.8mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 91µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 13.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.1mg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 76µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 24µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 0.796mg | 1.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 1.43mg | 1.676mg |
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| Lysine | 0.908mg | 1.779mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.537mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.853mg |
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| Valine | 0.92mg | 1.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.457mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 56mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.539g | 0.85g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.205g | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.212g |
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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
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286%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.689g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.