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Wheat gluten vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wheat gluten and Tempeh?

  • Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium, and Iron, yet Tempeh is richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Selenium is 72% higher.
  • Wheat gluten has 2 times more Iron than Tempeh. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of Iron, while Tempeh has 2.7mg.
  • Wheat gluten contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Vital wheat gluten and Tempeh 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 +27.9%
Contains more Iron +92.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +224%
Contains more Potassium +312%
Contains less Sodium -69%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Copper +207.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 266
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Calcium +27.9%
Contains more Iron +92.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +224%
Contains more Potassium +312%
Contains less Sodium -69%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Copper +207.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 266

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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +270.4%
Contains more Carbs +80.5%
Contains more Fats +483.8%
Contains more Water +627.4%
Contains more Other +62%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 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 +270.4%
Contains more Carbs +80.5%
Contains more Fats +483.8%
Contains more Water +627.4%
Contains more Other +62%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1954.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +430.9%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1954.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +430.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 7.64g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 20.29g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 10.8g Tempeh
Carbs 13.79g 7.64g Wheat gluten
Calories 370kcal 192kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 142mg 111mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 2.7mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 260mg 266mg Tempeh
Potassium 100mg 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 29mg 9mg Tempeh
Zinc 0.85mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Copper 0.182mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 39.7µg 0µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.078mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Folate 0µg 24µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 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 0.272g 2.539g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 4.3g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten 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
0%
Wheat gluten
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.267g)
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 - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.