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Oregano vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Oregano and Tempeh

  • Oregano has more Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while Tempeh has more Phosphorus.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Iron is 426% higher.
  • Tempeh contains 14 times less Calcium than Oregano. Oregano contains 1597mg of Calcium, while Tempeh contains 111mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, dried 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.
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Tempeh
Contains more Calcium +1338.7%
Contains more Iron +1263%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +205.8%
Contains more Zinc +136%
Contains more Copper +13%
Contains more Manganese +283.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.7%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1338.7%
Contains more Iron +1263%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +205.8%
Contains more Zinc +136%
Contains more Copper +13%
Contains more Manganese +283.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.7%
Contains less Sodium -64%

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.
Oregano
10
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1
Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +385.6%
Contains more Folate +887.5%
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 103% 366% 0% 8% 45% 122% 87% 56% 241% 178% 0% 1555%
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 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +385.6%
Contains more Folate +887.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tempeh
Contains more Carbs +802.1%
Contains more Other +385.8%
Contains more Protein +125.4%
Contains more Fats +152.3%
Contains more Water +500.7%
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 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 Carbs +802.1%
Contains more Other +385.8%
Contains more Protein +125.4%
Contains more Fats +152.3%
Contains more Water +500.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tempeh
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +347.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.1%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +347.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 7.64g Oregano
Protein 9g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 4.28g 10.8g Tempeh
Carbs 68.92g 7.64g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 192kcal Oregano
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Tempeh
Fiber 42.5g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 111mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 2.7mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 81mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 266mg Tempeh
Potassium 1260mg 412mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 9mg Tempeh
Zinc 2.69mg 1.14mg Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.56mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 1.3mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 0µg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 0IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 0µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.078mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.358mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 2.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.278mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.215mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 24µg Oregano
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.194mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.78mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.5mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.127mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.585mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.144mg 0.466mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 1.551g 2.539g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 4.3g Tempeh
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano 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
230%
Oregano
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.988g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano 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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.