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Fillet vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fillet and Tempeh different?

  • Fillet is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, and Folate, while Tempeh is higher in Magnesium.
  • Fillet covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 172% more than Tempeh.
  • Fillet contains 54 times more Sodium than Tempeh. Fillet contains 490mg of Sodium, while Tempeh contains 9mg.

Vegetarian fillets and Tempeh types were used in this article.

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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.
Fillet
5
:
5
Tempeh
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +45.6%
Contains more Zinc +22.8%
Contains more Copper +65.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +16.8%
Contains more Iron +35%
Contains more Magnesium +252.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 75% 17% 193% 53% 64% 39% 309% 0% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +45.6%
Contains more Zinc +22.8%
Contains more Copper +65.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +16.8%
Contains more Iron +35%
Contains more Magnesium +252.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%

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.
Fillet
8
:
1
Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +597.7%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 69% 0% 0% 275% 208% 225% 0% 347% 77% 526% 0%
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 B1 +1310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +597.7%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fillet
4
:
1
Tempeh
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +17.8%
Contains more Other +208.6%
Contains more Water +32.6%
23% 18% 9% 45% 5%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 18 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 5 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 Protein +13.4%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +17.8%
Contains more Other +208.6%
Contains more Water +32.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fillet
2
:
1
Tempeh
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.9%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.849 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.332 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fillet Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 2.9g 7.64g Tempeh
Protein 23g 20.29g Fillet
Fats 18g 10.8g Fillet
Carbs 9g 7.64g Fillet
Calories 290kcal 192kcal Fillet
Sugar 0.8g Tempeh
Fiber 6.1g Fillet
Calcium 95mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 2mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 23mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 450mg 266mg Fillet
Potassium 600mg 412mg Fillet
Sodium 490mg 9mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.4mg 1.14mg Fillet
Copper 0.925mg 0.56mg Fillet
Manganese 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 1µg 0µg Fillet
Vitamin E 3.45mg Fillet
Vitamin B1 1.1mg 0.078mg Fillet
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.358mg Fillet
Vitamin B3 12mg 2.64mg Fillet
Vitamin B5 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.215mg Fillet
Folate 102µg 24µg Fillet
Vitamin B12 4.2µg 0.08µg Fillet
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
Saturated Fat 2.849g 2.539g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 4.376g 3.205g Fillet
Polyunsaturated fat 9.332g 4.3g Fillet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fillet Tempeh
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
144%
Fillet
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Fillet
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 481mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fillet
Fillet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Fillet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169068/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.