Tempeh vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tempeh and salami
- Tempeh has more copper; however, salami is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Salami covers your daily need for sodium, 75% more than tempeh.
- Tempeh has 2 times more copper than salami. While tempeh has 0.56mg of copper, salami has only 0.357mg.
- Tempeh has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of salami is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tempeh and Salami, cooked, beef and pork.
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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 | +326.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +640% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +157% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +370.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +129.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +332% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +218.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +139.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +187.7% |
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Protein
~21.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +247.2% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 9mg | 1740mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 1.52µg | 60% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 31.3µg | 57% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 9.316g | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 89mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.367mg | 24% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 25.9g | 23% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.357mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 6.053mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 11.127g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.459mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 1.201mg | 18% |
| Choline | 93.5mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 2.93mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 19mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.978mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 1.56mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 2.529g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 191mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 15mg | 10% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 336kcal | 7% |
| Folate | 24µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 21.85g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 412mg | 316mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 2.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.96g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.586g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.126g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.084g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.104g | 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
19%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 1731mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.777g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins