Tempeh vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tempeh and tofu
- Tempeh has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and magnesium, while tofu has more iron, calcium, and selenium.
- Tempeh's daily need coverage for copper is 41% higher.
- Tofu contains 14 times less vitamin B3 than tempeh. Tempeh contains 2.64mg of vitamin B3, while tofu contains 0.195mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate.
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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 | +170% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +240.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +190.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +174.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +215.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
| 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 | +588.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +308.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +357.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +151.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +308.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +125% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +203.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.193mg | 41% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 5.36mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.605mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.052mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 350mg | 24% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 8.08g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 97mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 8.9µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 0.195mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.047mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 30mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 2.699g | 11% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 4.78g | 9% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 121mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 0.691g | 8% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 76kcal | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 1.056g | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.068mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 1.87g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.848g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (15)
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.