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Pasta vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pasta and Tempeh different?

  • Tempeh is higher than Pasta in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Tempeh covers your daily need of Copper 52% more than Pasta.

Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
Pasta
1
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9
Tempeh
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +1750%
Contains more Iron +136.8%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.2%
Contains more Potassium +1616.7%
Contains more Zinc +103.6%
Contains more Copper +502.2%
Contains more Manganese +480.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +1750%
Contains more Iron +136.8%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.2%
Contains more Potassium +1616.7%
Contains more Zinc +103.6%
Contains more Copper +502.2%
Contains more Manganese +480.4%

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.
Pasta
4
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5
Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.9%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +532.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.9%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +532.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
2
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3
Tempeh
Contains more Carbs +226.3%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Protein +294%
Contains more Fats +928.6%
Contains more Other +422.6%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 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 +226.3%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Protein +294%
Contains more Fats +928.6%
Contains more Other +422.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
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2
Tempeh
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2484.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +902.3%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2484.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +902.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 7.64g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 1.05g 10.8g Tempeh
Carbs 24.93g 7.64g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Calcium 6mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 1.14mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 18mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 63mg 266mg Tempeh
Potassium 24mg 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 6mg 9mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Copper 0.093mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 0.224mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.078mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Folate 64µg 24µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.08µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.134mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.348mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.097mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.079mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.217mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.103mg 0.466mg Tempeh
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 0.15g 2.539g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 4.3g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
16%
Pasta
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.389g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.