Tempeh vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tempeh and nachos
- Tempeh has more copper, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, nachos have more selenium.
- Tempeh's daily need coverage for copper is 55% more.
- Tempeh has 7 times more manganese than nachos. Tempeh has 1.3mg of manganese, while nachos have 0.187mg.
- Tempeh is lower in sodium.
- Nachos have a higher glycemic index than tempeh.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tempeh and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +260% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +775% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +595.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +319% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +369.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +99.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +356.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +337.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.2% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.064mg | 55% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.187mg | 48% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 4.32g | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 14.02g | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 0.75mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.133mg | 17% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 21.5g | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Selenium | 0µg | 8.6µg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 13% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 0.63mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 313mg | 13% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 198mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 42mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 34.91g | 9% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 343kcal | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 5.04g | 5% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 10µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.123mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.86mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 2.173g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 362mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.07µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.366g)
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.