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Chickpeas vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chickpeas and Tempeh

  • Chickpeas has more Folate, and Selenium, while Tempeh has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Chickpeas's daily need coverage for Folate is 37% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chickpeas is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Tempeh.

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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 34% 15% 26% 108% 117% 42% 72% 0.91% 134% 20%
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 ZincZinc +34.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +126.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.2%
~equal in Iron ~2.7mg

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 4.3% 1.6% 7% 0% 29% 15% 9.9% 17% 32% 0% 10% 129% 23%
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 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +616.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +468.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +401.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.278mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 27% 60%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 27.42 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 0.92 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 +258.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +129%
Contains more FatsFats +317%
Contains more OtherOther +76.1%
~equal in Water ~59.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.269 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.156 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 -89.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +449.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +272%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chickpeas 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 Chickpeas Tempeh Opinion
Calories 164kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Protein 8.86g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 2.59g 10.8g Tempeh
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Chickpeas
Net carbs 19.82g 7.64g Chickpeas
Carbs 27.42g 7.64g Chickpeas
Magnesium 48mg 81mg Tempeh
Calcium 49mg 111mg Tempeh
Potassium 291mg 412mg Tempeh
Iron 2.89mg 2.7mg Chickpeas
Sugar 4.8g Tempeh
Fiber 7.6g Chickpeas
Copper 0.352mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.53mg 1.14mg Chickpeas
Phosphorus 168mg 266mg Tempeh
Sodium 7mg 9mg Chickpeas
Vitamin A 27IU 0IU Chickpeas
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Chickpeas
Vitamin E 0.35mg Chickpeas
Manganese 1.03mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 3.7µg 0µg Chickpeas
Vitamin B1 0.116mg 0.078mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 0.526mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.286mg 0.278mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 4µg Chickpeas
Folate 172µg 24µg Chickpeas
Choline 42.8mg Chickpeas
Saturated Fat 0.269g 2.539g Chickpeas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 1.156g 4.3g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.329mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.38mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.631mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.593mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.116mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.475mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.372mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.244mg 0.466mg Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chickpeas 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
21%
Chickpeas
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Chickpeas
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas 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. Chickpeas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/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.