Tempeh vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tempeh and ricotta
- Tempeh has more copper, manganese, iron, magnesium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, ricotta is richer in selenium.
- Tempeh covers your daily copper needs 60% more than ricotta.
- Ricotta has 217 times less manganese than tempeh. Tempeh has 1.3mg of manganese, while ricotta has 0.006mg.
- Tempeh contains less saturated fat.
- Ricotta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of ricotta is 27, while the glycemic index of tempeh is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.
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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 | +636.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +292.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +610.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21566.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2438.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +325% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1016.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.2% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.021mg | 60% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.006mg | 56% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 0.38mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.385g | 26% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 14.5µg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 8.295g | 26% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 11.26g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 11mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 0.104mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 158mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.195mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.043mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 120µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.34µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 207mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 105mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.013mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 84mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 12.98g | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 3.04g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 3.627g | 1% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 174kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.213mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 1.16mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
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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
73%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.756g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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