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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 A, vitamin C, potassium, and selenium; 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.
  • Tomato paste has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tomato paste is 45, while the glycemic index of tempeh is 15.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
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 PotassiumPotassium +146.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +81%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +330.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.7mg

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 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.215mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 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 -96.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4683.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 0.302mg 1.3mg 43%
Protein 4.32g 20.29g 32%
Vitamin E 4.3mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 4.3g 28%
Phosphorus 83mg 266mg 26%
Vitamin C 21.9mg 0mg 24%
Copper 0.365mg 0.56mg 22%
Potassium 1014mg 412mg 18%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Fats 0.47g 10.8g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.358mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.1g 2.539g 11%
Selenium 5.3µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin K 11.4µg 10%
Magnesium 42mg 81mg 9%
Calcium 36mg 111mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.067g 3.205g 8%
Vitamin A 76µg 0µg 8%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Choline 38.5mg 7%
Calories 82kcal 192kcal 6%
Zinc 0.63mg 1.14mg 5%
Iron 2.98mg 2.7mg 4%
Carbs 18.91g 7.64g 4%
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 2.64mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.278mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Folate 12µg 24µg 3%
Sodium 59mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.078mg 2%
Net carbs 14.81g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 12.18g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.215mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.133mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 0.124mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.088mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste 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
31%
Tomato paste
19%
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.