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Tempeh vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tempeh and pineapple cake

  • Tempeh has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B6; however, pineapple cake is higher in vitamin B1 and selenium.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 12744% more than tempeh.
  • Tempeh has 6 times more copper than pineapple cake. While tempeh has 0.56mg of copper, pineapple cake has only 0.087mg.
  • Tempeh has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tempeh and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe.

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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
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 33% 36% 101% 187% 31% 114% 1.2% 170% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +523.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +267.9%
Contains more IronIron +82.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +543.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +267.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +224.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +271.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~120mg

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
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 10% 0% 18% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +532.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +196053.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.08µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~26µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
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% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +479.7%
Contains more WaterWater +84.7%
Contains more FatsFats +12%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +561%
~equal in Other ~1.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Pineapple cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 153mg 12744%
Copper 0.56mg 0.087mg 53%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.35mg 41%
Protein 20.29g 3.5g 34%
Phosphorus 266mg 82mg 26%
Selenium 0µg 9.4µg 17%
Magnesium 81mg 13mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.156mg 16%
Iron 2.7mg 1.48mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.034mg 14%
Carbs 7.64g 50.5g 14%
Sodium 9mg 319mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.19mg 9%
Potassium 412mg 112mg 9%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.31mg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 3.282g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 62µg 7%
Calories 192kcal 319kcal 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 5.194g 5%
Fiber 0.8g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.202mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.539g 2.915g 2%
Fats 10.8g 12.1g 2%
Calcium 111mg 120mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Folate 24µg 26µg 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 49.7g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.08µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.117mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0.264mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.167mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.081mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Pineapple cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Tempeh
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.376g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.