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Tomato paste vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tomato paste and Tempeh

  • Tomato paste has more Vitamin C, Potassium, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Tempeh is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Tempeh covers your daily Manganese needs 43% more than Tomato paste.
  • Tomato paste contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added 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.
Contains more Iron +10.4%
Contains more Potassium +146.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +208.3%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +81%
Contains more Copper +53.4%
Contains more Manganese +330.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Iron +10.4%
Contains more Potassium +146.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +208.3%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +81%
Contains more Copper +53.4%
Contains more Manganese +330.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.7

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.
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Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 18% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +147.5%
Contains more Water +23.2%
Contains more Other +72.8%
Contains more Protein +369.7%
Contains more Fats +2197.9%
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
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 Carbs +147.5%
Contains more Water +23.2%
Contains more Other +72.8%
Contains more Protein +369.7%
Contains more Fats +2197.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4683.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2587.5%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4683.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2587.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 7.64g Tomato paste
Protein 4.32g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 0.47g 10.8g Tempeh
Carbs 18.91g 7.64g Tomato paste
Calories 82kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g Tempeh
Fiber 4.1g Tomato paste
Calcium 36mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 2.98mg 2.7mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 83mg 266mg Tempeh
Potassium 1014mg 412mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 9mg Tempeh
Zinc 0.63mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Copper 0.365mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 0.302mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 5.3µg 0µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 1525IU 0IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 0µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 21.9mg 0mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.078mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 2.64mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.215mg Tomato paste
Folate 12µg 24µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.133mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.124mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.134mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.027mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.088mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.071mg 0.466mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 0.1g 2.539g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 4.3g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Tempeh
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Tomato paste
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.439g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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 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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.