Tempeh vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tempeh and veal?
- Tempeh is higher in manganese, copper, iron, and magnesium, yet veal is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Tempeh's daily need coverage for manganese is 55% more.
- Tempeh has 5 times more copper than veal. While tempeh has 0.56mg of copper, veal has only 0.103mg.
- The glycemic index of veal is lower.
We used Tempeh and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled types in this article.
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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 | +237.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +552.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +172.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +443.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3614.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +239.5% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +204.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +317.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1487.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +681.8% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.035mg | 55% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.103mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 1.27µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 8.03mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 103mg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.55g | 25% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 13.7µg | 25% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 3.87mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 0.99mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 1.16mg | 18% |
| Choline | 95mg | 17% | |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 24mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.39mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 17mg | 9% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 24.38g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.27mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 217mg | 7% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 7.56g | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 83mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 0g | 3% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 337mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 3.04g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 2.84g | 1% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 172kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 1.201mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.984mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 1.347mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.885mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.501g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals