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Papadum vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between papadum and tempeh

  • Tempeh contains less iron, folate, copper, magnesium, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and selenium than papadum.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for papadum is 75% higher.
  • Tempeh is lower in sodium.
  • Papadum has a higher glycemic index than tempeh.

Food types used in this article are Papad 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 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
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 +234.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142.7%
Contains more IronIron +188.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +198.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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 0% 4.3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +255.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +229.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +812.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 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 ProteinProtein +26%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +683.6%
Contains more OtherOther +383.3%
Contains more FatsFats +232.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1609.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 19% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.148 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +502.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +274.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papadum Tempeh DV% diff.
Sodium 1745mg 9mg 75%
Fiber 18.6g 74%
Iron 7.8mg 2.7mg 64%
Folate 219µg 24µg 49%
Copper 0.998mg 0.56mg 49%
Magnesium 271mg 81mg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.148g 4.3g 21%
Zinc 3.4mg 1.14mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.078mg 17%
Carbs 59.87g 7.64g 17%
Potassium 1000mg 412mg 17%
Phosphorus 385mg 266mg 17%
Selenium 8.3µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.917mg 0.278mg 13%
Fats 3.25g 10.8g 12%
Manganese 1.562mg 1.3mg 11%
Protein 25.56g 20.29g 11%
Calories 371kcal 192kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.358mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.532g 3.205g 7%
Saturated fat 1.084g 2.539g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.472mg 2.64mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.215mg 5%
Calcium 143mg 111mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin A 13µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 41.27g 7.64g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Choline 0.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.886mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.303mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 2.115mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 1.695mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.372mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.491mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 1.434mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.715mg 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Papadum 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
34%
Papadum
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Papadum
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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 - 1736mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.455g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.