Tempeh vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tempeh and ostrich
- Tempeh has more manganese, copper, and magnesium; however, ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Ostrich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 257% more than tempeh.
- Ostrich has 68 times less manganese than tempeh. Tempeh has 1.3mg of manganese, while ostrich has 0.019mg.
- Tempeh has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tempeh is 15, while the glycemic index of ostrich is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.
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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 | +224% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1750% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +268.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6742.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +325.4% |
| 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 | +22.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +197.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +170.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +374.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +153.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +7712.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +320.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +276.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +230.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +877.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 6.25µg | 257% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 37.5µg | 68% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.019mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.152mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 4.85mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 7.143mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 85mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.44g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.545mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 1.318mg | 21% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 28.49g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 25mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.232mg | 13% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 2.57g | 13% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 6mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 1g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 0.97g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.292mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 0g | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 145kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 251mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 2.79mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 362mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 1.25mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 1.354mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 2.315mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 2.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 1.176mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 1.407mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.539g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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.