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Flax vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Flax and Tempeh

  • Tempeh contains less Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Folate than Flax.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Flax is 131% higher.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, flaxseed 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.
Flax
9
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1
Tempeh
Contains more Calcium +129.7%
Contains more Iron +112.2%
Contains more Magnesium +384%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.4%
Contains more Potassium +97.3%
Contains more Zinc +280.7%
Contains more Copper +117.9%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Calcium +129.7%
Contains more Iron +112.2%
Contains more Magnesium +384%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.4%
Contains more Potassium +97.3%
Contains more Zinc +280.7%
Contains more Copper +117.9%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -70%

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.
Flax
8
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2
Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2007.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +254.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Folate +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.4%
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 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2007.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +254.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Folate +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
3
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2
Tempeh
Contains more Fats +290.4%
Contains more Carbs +278%
Contains more Other +129%
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Water +757%
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 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 Fats +290.4%
Contains more Carbs +278%
Contains more Other +129%
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Water +757%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
2
:
1
Tempeh
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +568.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.7%
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +568.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 7.64g Tempeh
Protein 18.29g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 42.16g 10.8g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 7.64g Flax
Calories 534kcal 192kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g Tempeh
Fiber 27.3g Flax
Calcium 255mg 111mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 2.7mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 81mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 266mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 412mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 9mg Tempeh
Zinc 4.34mg 1.14mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.56mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 1.3mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 0µg Flax
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.078mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 2.64mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.278mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.215mg Flax
Folate 87µg 24µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.194mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.88mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.862mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.37mg 0.175mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.893mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg 0.92mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg 0.466mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 2.539g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 3.205g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 4.3g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax 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
63%
Flax
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.