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Pistachio vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pistachio and Tempeh

  • Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Tempeh is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Pistachio covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 114% more than Tempeh.
  • Tempeh has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw 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.
Contains more Iron +45.2%
Contains more Magnesium +49.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +148.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +93%
Contains more Copper +132.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 111
Equal in Manganese - 1.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Iron +45.2%
Contains more Magnesium +49.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +148.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +93%
Contains more Copper +132.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 111
Equal in Manganese - 1.3

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.
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Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +690.7%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +690.7%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +319.6%
Contains more Carbs +255.6%
Contains more Other +84%
Contains more Water +1265%
Equal in Protein - 20.29
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 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 Fats +319.6%
Contains more Carbs +255.6%
Contains more Other +84%
Contains more Water +1265%
Equal in Protein - 20.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +625.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +625.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pistachio 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 Pistachio Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 7.64g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 45.32g 10.8g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 7.64g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 192kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Tempeh
Fiber 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 3.92mg 2.7mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 81mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 266mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 412mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 9mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 1.14mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.56mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 7µg 0µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 0IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.078mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.278mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.215mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 24µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.194mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.88mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 1.43mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.908mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.175mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.893mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.92mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.466mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 2.539g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 3.205g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 4.3g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio 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
71%
Pistachio
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.368g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio 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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.