Omelette vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between omelette and tempeh
- Omelette has more selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5; however, tempeh has more manganese, copper, magnesium, vitamin B3, iron, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for omelette is 104% higher.
- Tempeh is lower in cholesterol.
- Tempeh has a higher glycemic index than omelette.
Food types used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, omelet 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 SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +636.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +131.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +252.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +788.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5316.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +363.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +62.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +129.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4025% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1093.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62% |
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Fats
~10.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +51.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 313mg | 0mg | 104% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 1.3mg | 55% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.56mg | 55% |
| Selenium | 25.8µg | 0µg | 47% |
| Choline | 247.6mg | 45% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.08µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.289mg | 0.278mg | 20% |
| Protein | 10.57g | 20.29g | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 172µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 81mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 2.64mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.7mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 167mg | 266mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.712g | 4.3g | 11% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 412mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 69IU | 0IU | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.29mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.215mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 9mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 111mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.078mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.319g | 2.539g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.843g | 3.205g | 4% |
| Folate | 39µg | 24µg | 4% |
| Calories | 154kcal | 192kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.386mg | 0.358mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.64g | 7.64g | 2% |
| Fats | 11.66g | 10.8g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.64g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.31g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.14mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.709g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.467mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.565mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.913mg | 1.43mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.767mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.572mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.722mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.26mg | 0.466mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.049g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
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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
45%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
73%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins