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Puff pastry vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between puff pastry and tempeh

  • Puff pastry has more selenium and vitamin B1; however, tempeh is higher in copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Tempeh covers your daily copper needs 49% more than puff pastry.
  • Tempeh has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of puff pastry is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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 11% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +406.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1010%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +564.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +387%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +343.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +162.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.7mg

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% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +314.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +129.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1031.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 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 FatsFats +256.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +498.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +174.2%
Contains more WaterWater +706.1%
Contains more OtherOther +62%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.228 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +175.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +416.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Tempeh DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 4.3g 120%
Copper 0.115mg 0.56mg 49%
Selenium 24.5µg 0µg 45%
Fats 38.5g 10.8g 43%
Manganese 0.495mg 1.3mg 35%
Phosphorus 60mg 266mg 29%
Protein 7.4g 20.29g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.078mg 20%
Calories 558kcal 192kcal 18%
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.215mg 15%
Magnesium 16mg 81mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8.828g 3.205g 14%
Vitamin K 16.3µg 14%
Carbs 45.7g 7.64g 13%
Saturated fat 5.502g 2.539g 13%
Sodium 253mg 9mg 11%
Potassium 62mg 412mg 10%
Calcium 10mg 111mg 10%
Folate 55µg 24µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.358mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 2.64mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.278mg 6%
Zinc 0.54mg 1.14mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Iron 2.6mg 2.7mg 1%
Choline 6.2mg 1%
Net carbs 44.2g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 0.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.198mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.131mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.312mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.158mg 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry 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
24%
Puff pastry
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.963g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.