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Tempeh vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tempeh and Spelt

  • Tempeh has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Manganese, Potassium, and Magnesium, however, Spelt is higher in Selenium.
  • Tempeh covers your daily Copper needs 38% more than Spelt.
  • Spelt contains 12 times less Vitamin B2 than Tempeh. Tempeh contains 0.358mg of Vitamin B2, while Spelt contains 0.03mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Tempeh and Spelt, cooked.

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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.
Tempeh
7
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3
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +1010%
Contains more Iron +61.7%
Contains more Magnesium +65.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.3%
Contains more Potassium +188.1%
Contains more Copper +160.5%
Contains more Manganese +19.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 1.25
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 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +1010%
Contains more Iron +61.7%
Contains more Magnesium +65.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.3%
Contains more Potassium +188.1%
Contains more Copper +160.5%
Contains more Manganese +19.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 1.25

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
7
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3
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1093.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Folate +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.57
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% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1093.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Folate +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.57

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
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2
Spelt
Contains more Protein +268.9%
Contains more Fats +1170.6%
Contains more Other +149.2%
Contains more Carbs +246.1%
Contains more Water +11.6%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +268.9%
Contains more Fats +1170.6%
Contains more Other +149.2%
Contains more Carbs +246.1%
Contains more Water +11.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 22.54g Spelt
Protein 20.29g 5.5g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 0.85g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 26.44g Spelt
Calories 192kcal 127kcal Tempeh
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Fiber 3.9g Spelt
Calcium 111mg 10mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 1.67mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 49mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 150mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 143mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 1.14mg 1.25mg Spelt
Copper 0.56mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 1.091mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 4µg Spelt
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.03mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 2.57mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.08mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 13µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
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 2.539g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Spelt
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
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.539g)
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 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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/nutrients
  2. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.