Tempeh vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tempeh and potato salad different?
- Tempeh is richer in manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, magnesium, and vitamin B3, while potato salad is higher in vitamin C.
- Tempeh covers your daily need for manganese, 52% more than potato salad.
- Tempeh contains 6 times more vitamin B2 than potato salad. Tempeh contains 0.358mg of vitamin B2, while potato salad contains 0.06mg.
- Tempeh is lower in sodium.
- Potato salad has a higher glycemic index (45) than tempeh (15).
Tempeh and Potato salad, home-prepared types were used in this article.
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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 | +440% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +484.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +315.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +374.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +267.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +411.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1187.1% |
| 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 | +496.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +196.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.29 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
7.64 g
Water:
59.65 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +657.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.7% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.101mg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.118mg | 49% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 2.68g | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 52mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 0.65mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.06mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 529mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 15mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 0.89mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 19mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.31mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 4.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.141mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.534mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 1.429g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Potassium | 412mg | 254mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Folate | 24µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 8.2g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 3.737g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 143kcal | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 2.48g | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 11.17g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.062mg | 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
19%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.11g)
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.