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Tempeh vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tempeh and Nori

  • Tempeh has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Nori is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Nori covers your daily Vitamin C needs 43% more than Tempeh.
  • Nori has 42 times less Saturated Fat than Tempeh. Tempeh has 2.539g of Saturated Fat, while Nori has 0.061g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Seaweed, laver, raw.

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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
Nori
Contains more Calcium +58.6%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +3950%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.6%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Copper +112.1%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 1.05
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 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Contains more Calcium +58.6%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +3950%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.6%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Copper +112.1%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 1.05

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
3
:
8
Nori
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.4%
Contains more Folate +508.3%
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 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.4%
Contains more Folate +508.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
:
2
Nori
Contains more Protein +249.2%
Contains more Fats +3757.1%
Contains more Carbs +49.5%
Contains more Water +42.5%
Contains more Other +132.7%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more Protein +249.2%
Contains more Fats +3757.1%
Contains more Carbs +49.5%
Contains more Water +42.5%
Contains more Other +132.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
:
1
Nori
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12720%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3809.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12720%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3809.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Nori Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 4.81g Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 5.81g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 0.28g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 5.11g Tempeh
Calories 192kcal 35kcal Tempeh
Sugar 0.49g Tempeh
Fiber 0.3g Nori
Calcium 111mg 70mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 1.8mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 2mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 58mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 356mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 48mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 1.05mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.264mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.988mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Nori
Vitamin A 0IU 5202IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 260µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Vitamin C 0mg 39mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.098mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.446mg Nori
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.47mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.521mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.159mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 146µg Nori
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 4µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.043mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.232mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.259mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.501mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.222mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.145mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.273mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.402mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.14mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.061g Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.025g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.11g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Nori
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
67%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.478g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.