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Pilaf vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pilaf and Tempeh?

  • Pilaf is richer in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, yet Tempeh is richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for Selenium is 59% higher.
  • Pilaf has 145 times more Sodium than Tempeh. Pilaf has 1303mg of Sodium, while Tempeh has 9mg.

We used Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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.
Pilaf
1
:
9
Tempeh
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +33.7%
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains more Magnesium +153.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +119.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +12.9%
Contains more Copper +237.3%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +33.7%
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains more Magnesium +153.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +119.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +12.9%
Contains more Copper +237.3%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%

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.
Pilaf
9
:
2
Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +673.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +157.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Folate +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
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 +673.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +157.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Folate +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
2
:
3
Tempeh
Contains more Carbs +898.8%
Contains more Other +138.3%
Contains more Protein +94.7%
Contains more Fats +688.3%
Contains more Water +641.9%
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 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 +898.8%
Contains more Other +138.3%
Contains more Protein +94.7%
Contains more Fats +688.3%
Contains more Water +641.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
1
:
2
Tempeh
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +759.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1040.6%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +759.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1040.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 7.64g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 1.37g 10.8g Tempeh
Carbs 76.31g 7.64g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 192kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g Tempeh
Fiber 1.2g Pilaf
Calcium 83mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 2.44mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 32mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 154mg 266mg Tempeh
Potassium 188mg 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 1303mg 9mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.01mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Copper 0.166mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 0.882mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 32.4µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.078mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 2.64mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.278mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.215mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 24µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.221mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.523mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.189mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.145mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.374mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.15mg 0.466mg Tempeh
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 0.307g 2.539g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 4.3g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf 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
50%
Pilaf
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 1294mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.232g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf 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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.