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Tofu yogurt vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tofu yogurt and Tempeh

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

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tofu yogurt 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 29% 35% 4.1% 40% 25% 8.5% 16% 4.6% 0% 71%
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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
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%
~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 8.3% 2% 6.2% 0% 15% 4.6% 4.5% 0% 4.6% 0% 8.8% 4.5% 26%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1690%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 2% 16% 78%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 15.96 g
Water: 77.5 g
Other: 1.24 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 CarbsCarbs +108.9%
Contains more WaterWater +29.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +479.7%
Contains more FatsFats +500%
Contains more OtherOther +30.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.017 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 -89.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +701.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +322.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tofu yogurt Tempeh
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 Tofu yogurt Tempeh Opinion
Calories 94kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Protein 3.5g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 1.8g 10.8g Tempeh
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg Tofu yogurt
Net carbs 15.76g 7.64g Tofu yogurt
Carbs 15.96g 7.64g Tofu yogurt
Magnesium 40mg 81mg Tempeh
Calcium 118mg 111mg Tofu yogurt
Potassium 47mg 412mg Tempeh
Iron 1.06mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Sugar 1.24g Tempeh
Fiber 0.2g Tofu yogurt
Copper 0.075mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Zinc 0.31mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 38mg 266mg Tempeh
Sodium 35mg 9mg Tempeh
Vitamin A 33IU 0IU Tofu yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin E 0.31mg Tofu yogurt
Manganese 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 13µg 0µg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.078mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 0.24mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 3.5µg Tofu yogurt
Folate 6µg 24µg Tempeh
Choline 48.4mg Tofu yogurt
Saturated Fat 0.259g 2.539g Tofu yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 1.017g 4.3g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu yogurt Tempeh
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
7%
Tofu yogurt
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Tofu yogurt
73%
Tempeh

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. Tofu yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167722/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.