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Fajita vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fajita and Tempeh?

  • Fajita is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, yet Tempeh is higher in Copper, Manganese, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Copper is 59% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Tempeh is lower.

We used USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Tempeh types 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.
Fajita
3
:
7
Tempeh
Contains more Zinc +20.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +753.8%
Contains more Iron +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +268.2%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +1766.7%
Contains more Manganese +1869.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 266
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Zinc +20.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +753.8%
Contains more Iron +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +268.2%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +1766.7%
Contains more Manganese +1869.7%
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.
Fajita
7
:
3
Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
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 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.1%
Contains more Folate +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
2
:
3
Tempeh
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Fats +88.5%
Contains more Carbs +242.6%
Equal in Protein - 20.29
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 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 Water +18.4%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Fats +88.5%
Contains more Carbs +242.6%
Equal in Protein - 20.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
1
:
2
Tempeh
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294.9%
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 7.64g Tempeh
Protein 18.56g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 5.73g 10.8g Tempeh
Carbs 2.23g 7.64g Tempeh
Calories 135kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Calcium 13mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 0.99mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 22mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 277mg 266mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 799mg 9mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.37mg 1.14mg Fajita
Copper 0.03mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 0.066mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 16.7µg 0µg Fajita
Vitamin E 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.078mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 2.64mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.278mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.215mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 24µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.08µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.194mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.56mg 1.43mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg 0.908mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.175mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.847mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.68mg 0.466mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 1.596g 2.539g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 4.3g Tempeh
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita 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
31%
Fajita
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

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 - 790mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.943g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
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. 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.