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Rice vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are rice and tempeh different?

  • Rice is higher in selenium; however, tempeh is richer in copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for tempeh is 55% higher.
  • Rice has less saturated fat.
  • Tempeh has a lower glycemic index (15) than rice (60).

Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Tempeh are the varieties used 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.
Rice
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
Tempeh
8
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 less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +575%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1010%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1077.1%
Contains more IronIron +125%
Contains more CopperCopper +711.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +518.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175.4%

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.
Rice
5
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% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
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 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +141.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2653.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
2
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Tempeh
3
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 +268.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +654.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3757.1%
Contains more OtherOther +285.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
1
32% 37% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Tempeh
2
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 -97%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3542%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5557.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Tempeh DV% diff.
Copper 0.069mg 0.56mg 55%
Manganese 0.472mg 1.3mg 36%
Protein 2.69g 20.29g 35%
Phosphorus 43mg 266mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 4.3g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.358mg 27%
Iron 1.2mg 2.7mg 19%
Fats 0.28g 10.8g 16%
Magnesium 12mg 81mg 16%
Selenium 7.5µg 0µg 14%
Saturated fat 0.077g 2.539g 11%
Potassium 35mg 412mg 11%
Calcium 10mg 111mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.215mg 9%
Folate 58µg 24µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 3.205g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.078mg 7%
Carbs 28.17g 7.64g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 2.64mg 7%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.14mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Calories 130kcal 192kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.278mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Net carbs 27.77g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 0.05g N/A
Sodium 1mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Choline 2.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 0.222mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.063mg 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice 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
12%
Rice
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.462g)
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.