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Mixed nuts vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mixed nuts and tempeh

  • Tempeh contains less selenium, copper, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, and folate than mixed nuts.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for selenium is 62% higher.
  • Tempeh contains 4 times less vitamin B5 than mixed nuts. Mixed nuts contain 1.14mg of vitamin B5, while tempeh contains 0.278mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tempeh is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +182.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +62%
Contains more ZincZinc +194.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~111mg
~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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
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 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +310.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +245.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 FatsFats +399.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.5%
Contains more OtherOther +77.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2767.8%
~equal in Protein ~20.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +788.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +239.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Tempeh DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 4.3g 69%
Fats 53.95g 10.8g 66%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 3.205g 63%
Selenium 33.9µg 0µg 62%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 52%
Copper 0.907mg 0.56mg 39%
Magnesium 229mg 81mg 35%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 2.64mg 32%
Manganese 2.04mg 1.3mg 32%
Saturated fat 8.711g 2.539g 28%
Fiber 7g 28%
Phosphorus 456mg 266mg 27%
Calories 607kcal 192kcal 21%
Zinc 3.36mg 1.14mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.278mg 17%
Folate 83µg 24µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.358mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.215mg 11%
Choline 52mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.078mg 9%
Potassium 632mg 412mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Carbs 21.05g 7.64g 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Protein 20.04g 20.29g 1%
Calcium 117mg 111mg 1%
Iron 2.61mg 2.7mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Sodium 5mg 9mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0.466mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts 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
50%
Mixed nuts
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.172g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts 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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.