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Pigeon pea vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pigeon pea and Tempeh?

  • Pigeon pea is richer in Folate, yet Tempeh is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Manganese is 35% higher.
  • Pigeon pea has 5 times more Folate than Tempeh. Pigeon pea has 111µg of Folate, while Tempeh has 24µg.
  • Pigeon pea contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
2
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8
Tempeh
Tempeh
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +158.1%
Contains more Iron +143.2%
Contains more Magnesium +76.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.5%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Copper +108.2%
Contains more Manganese +159.5%
Equal in Potassium - 412
Pigeon pea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Tempeh
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +158.1%
Contains more Iron +143.2%
Contains more Magnesium +76.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.5%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Copper +108.2%
Contains more Manganese +159.5%
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.
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
4
:
4
Tempeh
Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more Folate +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +506.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pigeon pea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Tempeh
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 B1 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more Folate +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +506.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
2
:
3
Tempeh
Tempeh
Contains more Carbs +204.3%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Protein +200.1%
Contains more Fats +2742.1%
Contains more Other +52.8%
Pigeon pea
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
Tempeh
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 +204.3%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Protein +200.1%
Contains more Fats +2742.1%
Contains more Other +52.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
1
:
2
Tempeh
Tempeh
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1997.6%
Pigeon pea
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Tempeh
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1997.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 7.64g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 0.38g 10.8g Tempeh
Carbs 23.25g 7.64g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Fiber 6.7g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 1.11mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 46mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 119mg 266mg Tempeh
Potassium 384mg 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 5mg 9mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Copper 0.269mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 0.501mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 2.9µg 0µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.078mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.278mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Folate 111µg 24µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.239mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.483mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.474mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.076mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.292mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.241mg 0.466mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 0.083g 2.539g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 4.3g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea 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
15%
Pigeon pea
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.456g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/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.