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Papadum vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Papadum and Tempeh

  • Tempeh contains less Iron, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Selenium than Papadum.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Papadum is 75% higher.
  • Tempeh is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Papad 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.
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Tempeh
Contains more Calcium +28.8%
Contains more Iron +188.9%
Contains more Magnesium +234.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.7%
Contains more Potassium +142.7%
Contains more Zinc +198.2%
Contains more Copper +78.2%
Contains more Manganese +20.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 293% 194% 166% 89% 228% 93% 333% 204% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Calcium +28.8%
Contains more Iron +188.9%
Contains more Magnesium +234.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.7%
Contains more Potassium +142.7%
Contains more Zinc +198.2%
Contains more Copper +78.2%
Contains more Manganese +20.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%

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 B1 +255.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +812.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 0% 70% 60% 28% 56% 66% 165% 0% 1%
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 B1 +255.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +812.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tempeh
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Carbs +683.6%
Contains more Other +383.3%
Contains more Fats +232.3%
Contains more Water +1609.2%
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 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 +26%
Contains more Carbs +683.6%
Contains more Other +383.3%
Contains more Fats +232.3%
Contains more Water +1609.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tempeh
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +502.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.6%
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.148 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +502.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papadum Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 41.27g 7.64g Papadum
Protein 25.56g 20.29g Papadum
Fats 3.25g 10.8g Tempeh
Carbs 59.87g 7.64g Papadum
Calories 371kcal 192kcal Papadum
Fiber 18.6g Papadum
Calcium 143mg 111mg Papadum
Iron 7.8mg 2.7mg Papadum
Magnesium 271mg 81mg Papadum
Phosphorus 385mg 266mg Papadum
Potassium 1000mg 412mg Papadum
Sodium 1745mg 9mg Tempeh
Zinc 3.4mg 1.14mg Papadum
Copper 0.998mg 0.56mg Papadum
Manganese 1.562mg 1.3mg Papadum
Selenium 8.3µg 0µg Papadum
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Papadum
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.05mg Papadum
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.078mg Papadum
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 1.472mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.917mg 0.278mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.215mg Papadum
Folate 219µg 24µg Papadum
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 0.4µg Papadum
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.194mg Papadum
Threonine 0.886mg 0.796mg Papadum
Isoleucine 1.303mg 0.88mg Papadum
Leucine 2.115mg 1.43mg Papadum
Lysine 1.695mg 0.908mg Papadum
Methionine 0.372mg 0.175mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 1.491mg 0.893mg Papadum
Valine 1.434mg 0.92mg Papadum
Histidine 0.715mg 0.466mg Papadum
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 1.084g 2.539g Papadum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.532g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 1.148g 4.3g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Papadum 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
37%
Papadum
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Papadum
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 1736mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.455g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.