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Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) and Tempeh

  • Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) has more Selenium, while Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Copper is 45% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) and Tempeh.

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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 19% 33% 11% 42% 52% 17% 39% 1% 51% 49%
Tempeh
7
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 less SodiumSodium -11.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +243.3%
Contains more IronIron +143.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +256.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +234.2%
~equal in Calcium ~111mg

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% 0.42% 0.2% 0% 12% 8.5% 10% 3.1% 12% 0% 5% 33% 15%
Tempeh
6
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +867.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +445.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +313.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 4% 87%
Protein: 7.17 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 87.26 g
Other: 0.7 g
Tempeh
4
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 +46.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +183%
Contains more FatsFats +192.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +547.5%
Contains more OtherOther +131.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.533 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.814 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.081 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +293.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) Tempeh Opinion
Calories 61kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Protein 7.17g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 3.69g 10.8g Tempeh
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Net carbs 0.98g 7.64g Tempeh
Carbs 1.18g 7.64g Tempeh
Magnesium 27mg 81mg Tempeh
Calcium 111mg 111mg
Potassium 120mg 412mg Tempeh
Iron 1.11mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Sugar 0.7g Tempeh
Fiber 0.2g Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Copper 0.157mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Zinc 0.64mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 92mg 266mg Tempeh
Sodium 8mg 9mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin E 0.01mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Manganese 0.389mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 8.9µg 0µg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.078mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 0.535mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 2µg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Folate 44µg 24µg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Choline 27.4mg Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Saturated Fat 0.533g 2.539g Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.814g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 2.081g 4.3g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.102mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.268mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.498mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.431mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.084mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.331mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.191mg 0.466mg Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) 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
8%
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
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. Tofu, soft, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172449/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.

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