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Tempeh vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tempeh and Pigeon pea?

  • Tempeh is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, yet Pigeon pea is richer in Folate.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Manganese is 35% higher.
  • Tempeh has 31 times more Saturated Fat than Pigeon pea. Tempeh has 2.539g of Saturated Fat, while Pigeon pea has 0.083g.

We used Tempeh and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +158.1%
Contains more Iron +143.2%
Contains more Magnesium +76.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.5%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Copper +108.2%
Contains more Manganese +159.5%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 384
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +158.1%
Contains more Iron +143.2%
Contains more Magnesium +76.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.5%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Copper +108.2%
Contains more Manganese +159.5%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 384

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.
Tempeh
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +506.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more Folate +362.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +506.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more Folate +362.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +200.1%
Contains more Fats +2742.1%
Contains more Other +52.8%
Contains more Carbs +204.3%
Contains more Water +14.9%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +200.1%
Contains more Fats +2742.1%
Contains more Other +52.8%
Contains more Carbs +204.3%
Contains more Water +14.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1997.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1997.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tempeh Pigeon pea
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 16.55g Pigeon pea
Protein 20.29g 6.76g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 0.38g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 23.25g Pigeon pea
Calories 192kcal 121kcal Tempeh
Fiber 6.7g Pigeon pea
Calcium 111mg 43mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 1.11mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 46mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 119mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 384mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 1.14mg 0.9mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.269mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.501mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 2.9µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.146mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.059mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.781mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.319mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.05mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.066mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.239mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.245mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.483mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.474mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.076mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.579mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.292mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.241mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.003g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.205g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Pigeon pea
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
20%
Tempeh
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.456g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/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.