Tempeh vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tempeh and pork chop
- Tempeh has more manganese, copper, and iron; however, pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for pork chop is 66% higher.
- Pork chop has 130 times less manganese than tempeh. Tempeh has 1.3mg of manganese, while pork chop has 0.01mg.
- Tempeh has a higher glycemic index than pork chop.
Food types used in this article are Tempeh and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +305% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +98.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +210.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +433.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +176.3% |
| 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 | +14.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +528.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +297.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +127.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +725% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +237.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +127% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0µg | 36.4µg | 66% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.01mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.105mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.49mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 7.927mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 78mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.66µg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 0.87mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.489mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 3.15mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 1.104mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.894g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 20mg | 15% |
| Choline | 67.5mg | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 4.339g | 8% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 23.72g | 7% |
| Folate | 24µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 40IU | 5% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 14.35g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 4.887g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 241mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 74mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 315mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.313mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 0g | 3% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 231kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.066g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 1.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 1.123mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 1.952mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 2.109mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.985mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.922g | 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 - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins