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Pecan vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pecan and Tempeh?

  • Pecan is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Selenium, yet Tempeh is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 139% higher.
  • Tempeh contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, pecans and Tempeh types in this comparison.

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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.
Pecan
7
:
3
Tempeh
Contains more Magnesium +49.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +297.4%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +246.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +58.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.7
Equal in Phosphorus - 266
Equal in Potassium - 412
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +49.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +297.4%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +246.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +58.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.7
Equal in Phosphorus - 266
Equal in Potassium - 412

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.
Pecan
6
:
5
Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215
Equal in Folate - 24
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
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 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215
Equal in Folate - 24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
2
:
3
Tempeh
Contains more Fats +566.4%
Contains more Carbs +81.4%
Contains more Protein +121.3%
Contains more Water +1594.6%
Equal in Other - 1.62
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 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 +566.4%
Contains more Carbs +81.4%
Contains more Protein +121.3%
Contains more Water +1594.6%
Equal in Other - 1.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
2
:
1
Tempeh
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1173%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +402.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1173%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +402.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 7.64g Tempeh
Protein 9.17g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 71.97g 10.8g Pecan
Carbs 13.86g 7.64g Pecan
Calories 691kcal 192kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 3.97g Tempeh
Fiber 9.6g Pecan
Calcium 70mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 2.53mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 121mg 81mg Pecan
Phosphorus 277mg 266mg Pecan
Potassium 410mg 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 0mg 9mg Pecan
Zinc 4.53mg 1.14mg Pecan
Copper 1.2mg 0.56mg Pecan
Manganese 4.5mg 1.3mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg 0µg Pecan
Vitamin A 56IU 0IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pecan
Vitamin E 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.078mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.278mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Folate 22µg 24µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 3.5µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.306mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.598mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.287mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.183mg 0.175mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.411mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.262mg 0.466mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 6.18g 2.539g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 40.801g 3.205g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 4.3g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan 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
31%
Pecan
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.641g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.