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Black gram vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are black gram and tempeh different?

  • Black gram is richer in folate and vitamin B1, while tempeh is higher in copper, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Tempeh covers your daily need for copper, 47% more than black gram.
  • Black gram contains 4 times more folate than tempeh. Black gram contains 94µg of folate, while tempeh contains 24µg.
  • Black gram is lower in saturated fat.
  • Black gram has a higher glycemic index (43) than tempeh (15).

Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 45% 16% 20% 66% 46% 23% 67% 0.91% 54% 14%
Tempeh
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 33% 36% 101% 187% 31% 114% 1.2% 170% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +109.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.4%
Contains more IronIron +54.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +302.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 0.67% 3% 0% 38% 17% 28% 26% 13% 0% 6.8% 71% 16%
Tempeh
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 10% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +291.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +377.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.54 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 18.34 g
Water: 72.51 g
Other: 1.06 g
Tempeh
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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 CarbsCarbs +140.1%
Contains more WaterWater +21.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +169.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1863.6%
Contains more OtherOther +52.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 7% 84%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.359 g
Tempeh
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25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10951.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1097.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Tempeh DV% diff.
Copper 0.139mg 0.56mg 47%
Manganese 0.412mg 1.3mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.359g 4.3g 26%
Protein 7.54g 20.29g 26%
Fiber 6.4g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.358mg 22%
Folate 94µg 24µg 18%
Fats 0.55g 10.8g 16%
Phosphorus 156mg 266mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.215mg 12%
Iron 1.75mg 2.7mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.038g 2.539g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.029g 3.205g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 2.64mg 7%
Calcium 53mg 111mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.078mg 6%
Selenium 2.5µg 0µg 5%
Potassium 231mg 412mg 5%
Choline 29.6mg 5%
Calories 105kcal 192kcal 4%
Magnesium 63mg 81mg 4%
Carbs 18.34g 7.64g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.433mg 0.278mg 3%
Zinc 0.83mg 1.14mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 11.94g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 2.01g N/A
Sodium 7mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.262mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.385mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 0.625mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.44mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.423mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.211mg 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black gram Tempeh
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Black gram
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Black gram
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.501g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram
Black gram 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. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172427/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.