Tempeh vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tempeh and taro
- Taro has less copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, magnesium, zinc, and calcium.
- Tempeh's daily need coverage for copper is 43% more.
- Tempeh has 62 times more saturated fat than taro. Tempeh has 2.539g of saturated fat, while taro has 0.041g.
- Taro has a higher glycemic index than tempeh.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tempeh and Taro, raw.
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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 | +145.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +158.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +390.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +225.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +395.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +216.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +239.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.4% |
| 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 B2Vitamin B2 | +1332% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1252.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5300% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +246.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19931.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5080.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.172mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.383mg | 40% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 1.5g | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.083g | 28% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 0.55mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 84mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.025mg | 26% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 0.2g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 0.6mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 0.041g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 0.016g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.23mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 43mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 26.46g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.283mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 591mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 112kcal | 4% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.095mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.034mg | 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
19%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.498g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)