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Tempeh vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tempeh and provolone different?

  • Tempeh is higher in copper, manganese, and iron; however, provolone is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for provolone is 73% higher.
  • Tempeh contains 130 times more manganese than provolone. While tempeh contains 1.3mg of manganese, provolone contains only 0.01mg.
  • Tempeh has less saturated fat.
  • Tempeh has a lower glycemic index (15) than provolone (27).

Tempeh and Cheese, provolone are the varieties 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.
Tempeh
6
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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +189.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198.6%
Contains more IronIron +419.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2053.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +581.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.5%
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.
Tempeh
5
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 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1725%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +257%
Contains more WaterWater +45.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.1%
Contains more FatsFats +146.5%
Contains more OtherOther +190.7%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +459.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Provolone DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.539g 17.078g 66%
Calcium 111mg 756mg 65%
Copper 0.56mg 0.026mg 59%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1.46µg 58%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.01mg 56%
Sodium 9mg 876mg 38%
Phosphorus 266mg 496mg 33%
Iron 2.7mg 0.52mg 27%
Vitamin A 0µg 236µg 26%
Selenium 0µg 14.5µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.769g 24%
Fats 10.8g 26.62g 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Zinc 1.14mg 3.23mg 19%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.156mg 16%
Magnesium 81mg 28mg 13%
Protein 20.29g 25.58g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.073mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 7.393g 10%
Potassium 412mg 138mg 8%
Calories 192kcal 351kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.019mg 5%
Folate 24µg 10µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.476mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.321mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Carbs 7.64g 2.14g 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Net carbs 7.64g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 867mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.539g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.