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Tempeh vs. Tofu yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tempeh and Tofu yogurt

  • Tempeh has more Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Magnesium, however, Tofu yogurt is richer in Selenium.
  • Tempeh covers your daily Copper needs 54% more than Tofu yogurt.
  • Tofu yogurt has 18 times less Vitamin B2 than Tempeh. Tempeh has 0.358mg of Vitamin B2, while Tofu yogurt has 0.02mg.
  • Tofu yogurt contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Tofu yogurt.

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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
8
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 29% 35% 4.1% 40% 25% 8.5% 16% 4.6% 0% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +102.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +776.6%
Contains more IronIron +154.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +646.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +267.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~118mg

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
7
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 8.3% 2% 6.2% 0% 15% 4.6% 4.5% 0% 4.6% 0% 8.8% 4.5% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1690%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~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% 2% 16% 78%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 15.96 g
Water: 77.5 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +479.7%
Contains more FatsFats +500%
Contains more OtherOther +30.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.9%
Contains more WaterWater +29.9%

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
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +701.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +322.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Tofu yogurt Opinion
Calories 192kcal 94kcal Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 3.5g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 1.8g Tempeh
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Tofu yogurt
Net carbs 7.64g 15.76g Tofu yogurt
Carbs 7.64g 15.96g Tofu yogurt
Magnesium 81mg 40mg Tempeh
Calcium 111mg 118mg Tofu yogurt
Potassium 412mg 47mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 1.06mg Tempeh
Sugar 1.24g Tempeh
Fiber 0.2g Tofu yogurt
Copper 0.56mg 0.075mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 0.31mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 38mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 35mg Tempeh
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Tofu yogurt
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin E 0.31mg Tofu yogurt
Manganese 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 13µg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.06mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.02mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.24mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.02mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 3.5µg Tofu yogurt
Folate 24µg 6µg Tempeh
Choline 48.4mg Tofu yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.259g Tofu yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.4g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.017g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Tofu yogurt
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
7%
Tofu yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
23%
Tofu yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
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 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. Tofu yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167722/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.