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Wheat Bread vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wheat Bread and Tempeh different?

  • Wheat Bread is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Folate, however, Tempeh is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat Bread is 61% higher.
  • Wheat Bread contains 67 times more Sodium than Tempeh. While Wheat Bread contains 601mg of Sodium, Tempeh contains only 9mg.

Bread, wheat, toasted and Tempeh are the varieties 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 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
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 more CalciumCalcium +48.6%
Contains more IronIron +51.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
~equal in Manganese ~1.3mg

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 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +462.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +258.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.358mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 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 +630%
Contains more OtherOther +71%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.6%
Contains more FatsFats +152.9%
Contains more WaterWater +146.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 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 -61%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +214.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Bread Tempeh Opinion
Calories 313kcal 192kcal Wheat Bread
Protein 12.96g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 4.27g 10.8g Tempeh
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Wheat Bread
Net carbs 51.07g 7.64g Wheat Bread
Carbs 55.77g 7.64g Wheat Bread
Magnesium 59mg 81mg Tempeh
Calcium 165mg 111mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 223mg 412mg Tempeh
Iron 4.09mg 2.7mg Wheat Bread
Sugar 6.42g Tempeh
Fiber 4.7g Wheat Bread
Copper 0.198mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.47mg 1.14mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 188mg 266mg Tempeh
Sodium 601mg 9mg Tempeh
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 1.377mg 1.3mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 33.4µg 0µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.439mg 0.078mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.358mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 6.25mg 2.64mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 0.278mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.153mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Folate 86µg 24µg Wheat Bread
Choline 22.1mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 0.989g 2.539g Wheat Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.019g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 1.72g 4.3g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.299mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.461mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.215mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.105mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.31mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.15mg 0.466mg Tempeh
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Bread 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
36%
Wheat Bread
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Wheat Bread
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.