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Porridge vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Porridge and Tempeh?

  • Porridge is higher in Iron, yet Tempeh is higher in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Copper is 58% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Porridge is lower.

We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Tempeh types in this article.

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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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
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 IronIron +38.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1520%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2475%
Contains more CopperCopper +1300%
Contains more ZincZinc +776.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1673.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1332%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +291.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 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 CarbsCarbs +37.7%
Contains more WaterWater +46.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1309%
Contains more FatsFats +5042.9%
Contains more OtherOther +636.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 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 -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11346.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3671.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Tempeh Opinion
Calories 50kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Protein 1.44g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 0.21g 10.8g Tempeh
Net carbs 10.02g 7.64g Porridge
Carbs 10.52g 7.64g Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 81mg Tempeh
Calcium 87mg 111mg Tempeh
Potassium 16mg 412mg Tempeh
Iron 3.74mg 2.7mg Porridge
Sugar 0.03g Tempeh
Fiber 0.5g Porridge
Copper 0.04mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Zinc 0.13mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 15mg 266mg Tempeh
Sodium 6mg 9mg Porridge
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Manganese 0mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 2.8µg 0µg Porridge
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.078mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Folate 12µg 24µg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 0.033g 2.539g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 4.3g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.045mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.11mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.037mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.027mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.07mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.033mg 0.466mg Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge 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
4%
Porridge
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.506g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.