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Tempeh vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tempeh and cinnamon

  • Tempeh has more phosphorus, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, cinnamon has more manganese, calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for cinnamon is 703% higher.
  • Cinnamon has 9 times less vitamin B2 than tempeh. Tempeh has 0.358mg of vitamin B2, while cinnamon has 0.041mg.
  • Cinnamon is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Tempeh and Spices, cinnamon, ground.

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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
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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 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +315.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +802.7%
Contains more IronIron +208.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1243.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~431mg

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
6
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 13% 5% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +773.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +408.5%
Contains more FatsFats +771%
Contains more WaterWater +463.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +954.8%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%

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
52% 37% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1202.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6223.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Cinnamon DV% diff.
Manganese 1.3mg 17.466mg 703%
Fiber 53.1g 212%
Calcium 111mg 1002mg 89%
Iron 2.7mg 8.32mg 70%
Protein 20.29g 3.99g 33%
Phosphorus 266mg 64mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.068g 28%
Vitamin K 31.2µg 26%
Copper 0.56mg 0.339mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.041mg 24%
Carbs 7.64g 80.59g 24%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 15%
Fats 10.8g 1.24g 15%
Saturated fat 2.539g 0.345g 10%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.332mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 0.246g 7%
Zinc 1.14mg 1.83mg 6%
Selenium 0µg 3.1µg 6%
Magnesium 81mg 60mg 5%
Folate 24µg 6µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.022mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.158mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Calories 192kcal 247kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.358mg 2%
Choline 11mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Potassium 412mg 431mg 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 27.49g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Sodium 9mg 10mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0.253mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.078mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.146mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.224mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Cinnamon
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
19%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.194g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.