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Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate and Tempeh?

  • Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate is richer in Calcium, and Selenium, yet Tempeh is richer in Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate's daily need coverage for Sodium is 125% higher.
  • Tempeh contains less Sodium.

We used Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate and Tempeh types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 41% 369% 6.6% 74% 125% 43% 31% 375% 153% 94%
Tempeh
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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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1007.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +449.3%
Contains more IronIron +36.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +264.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10.7%

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.
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 39% 23% 7.1% 7.9% 21% 0% 0% 22% 0%
Tempeh
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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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +596.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 8% 5% 70% 9%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 8 g
Carbs: 5.15 g
Water: 70.01 g
Other: 8.69 g
Tempeh
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20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more WaterWater +17.4%
Contains more OtherOther +436.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +149%
Contains more FatsFats +35%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.157 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.767 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.516 g
Tempeh
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25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +81.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.3g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate Tempeh
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate Tempeh Opinion
Calories 116kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Protein 8.15g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 8g 10.8g Tempeh
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate
Net carbs 5.15g 7.64g Tempeh
Carbs 5.15g 7.64g Tempeh
Magnesium 58mg 81mg Tempeh
Calcium 1229mg 111mg Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate
Potassium 75mg 412mg Tempeh
Iron 1.98mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Copper 0.376mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.56mg 1.14mg Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate
Phosphorus 73mg 266mg Tempeh
Sodium 2873mg 9mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.174mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 17.3µg 0µg Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.078mg Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 0.379mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Folate 29µg 24µg Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate
Saturated Fat 1.157g 2.539g Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate
Monounsaturated Fat 1.767g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.516g 4.3g Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.405mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.438mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.719mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.456mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.109mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.431mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.449mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.222mg 0.466mg Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate Tempeh
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
9%
Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate
Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.382g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate
Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 2864mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174305/nutrients
  2. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/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.