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Rye vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rye and Tempeh?

  • Rye is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Tempeh is richer in Copper, and Calcium.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for Manganese is 56% higher.
  • Rye contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Rye grain 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.
Rye
Rye
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Tempeh
2
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +35.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +98.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +362.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.6%
~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.
Rye
Rye
9
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% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Tempeh
2
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +423.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Tempeh
4
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 +892.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.2%
Contains more FatsFats +562.6%
Contains more WaterWater +462.7%
~equal in Other ~1.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 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 -92.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1440.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +460.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Tempeh Opinion
Calories 338kcal 192kcal Rye
Protein 10.34g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 1.63g 10.8g Tempeh
Net carbs 60.76g 7.64g Rye
Carbs 75.86g 7.64g Rye
Magnesium 110mg 81mg Rye
Calcium 24mg 111mg Tempeh
Potassium 510mg 412mg Rye
Iron 2.63mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Sugar 0.98g Tempeh
Fiber 15.1g Rye
Copper 0.367mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Zinc 2.65mg 1.14mg Rye
Phosphorus 332mg 266mg Rye
Sodium 2mg 9mg Rye
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Rye
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.85mg Rye
Manganese 2.577mg 1.3mg Rye
Selenium 13.9µg 0µg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.078mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 2.64mg Rye
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.278mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.215mg Rye
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 5.9µg Rye
Folate 38µg 24µg Rye
Choline 30.4mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.197g 2.539g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 4.3g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.289mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.563mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.286mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.153mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.317mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.189mg 0.466mg Tempeh
Fructose 0.11g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
35%
Rye
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.342g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.