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Tempeh vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tempeh and Squid

  • Tempeh has more Manganese, however, Squid is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Squid covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 222% more than Tempeh.
  • Tempeh has 6 times more Manganese than Squid. While Tempeh has 1.3mg of Manganese, Squid has only 0.209mg.
  • Tempeh has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tempeh and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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
3
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7
Squid
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Manganese +522%
Contains more Calcium +62.2%
Contains more Iron +301.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +118%
Contains more Potassium +54.6%
Contains more Zinc +203.5%
Contains more Copper +78.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Manganese +522%
Contains more Calcium +62.2%
Contains more Iron +301.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +118%
Contains more Potassium +54.6%
Contains more Zinc +203.5%
Contains more Copper +78.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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
3
:
6
Squid
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +223.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6650%
Equal in Folate - 24
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 18% 10% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +223.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6650%
Equal in Folate - 24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
:
3
Squid
Contains more Fats +671.4%
Contains more Carbs +365.9%
Contains more Protein +60.1%
Contains more Other +107.4%
Equal in Water - 61.12
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Fats +671.4%
Contains more Carbs +365.9%
Contains more Protein +60.1%
Contains more Other +107.4%
Equal in Water - 61.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
:
1
Squid
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1878.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1504.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1878.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1504.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Squid Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 1.64g Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 32.48g Squid
Fats 10.8g 1.4g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 1.64g Tempeh
Calories 192kcal 158kcal Tempeh
Calcium 111mg 180mg Squid
Iron 2.7mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 81mg 60mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 412mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 9mg 744mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.56mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 1.3mg 0.209mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 0IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.017mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 2.189mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.27mg Squid
Folate 24µg 24µg
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 5.4µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.796mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 0.88mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 1.43mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 0.908mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.175mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 0.92mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.466mg 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.236g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.162g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.268g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Squid
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Tempeh
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 735mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.303g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.