Tempeh vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tempeh and shrimp
- Shrimp has less manganese, iron, copper, and magnesium.
- Shrimp covers your daily cholesterol needs 63% more than tempeh.
- Shrimp contains 45 times less saturated fat than tempeh. Tempeh contains 2.539g of saturated fat, while shrimp contains 0.056g.
- The glycemic index of shrimp is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Tempeh and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen).
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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 | +107.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +429.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3839.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +3757.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3720% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6577.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5343% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 189mg | 63% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.033mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.079g | 28% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 0.51mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.379mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 17% | |
| Fats | 10.8g | 0.28g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 0.056g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 39mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 0.048g | 8% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 23.98g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 192kcal | 99kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 1.64mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 259mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 111mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 237mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 0.2g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tempeh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.483g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)