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Safflower vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between safflower and tempeh

  • Tempeh has less copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, folate, manganese, and iron.
  • Safflower covers your daily copper needs 132% more than tempeh.
  • Tempeh contains 15 times less vitamin B1 than safflower. Safflower contains 1.163mg of vitamin B1, while tempeh contains 0.078mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried 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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +335.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +81.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +212%
Contains more ZincZinc +343%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.3%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1391%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1349.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +444.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 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%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +348.8%
Contains more OtherOther +237%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.4%
Contains more WaterWater +961.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 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 +51.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +556.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Tempeh DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 4.3g 159%
Copper 1.747mg 0.56mg 132%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.078mg 90%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.278mg 75%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.215mg 73%
Magnesium 353mg 81mg 65%
Phosphorus 644mg 266mg 54%
Fats 38.45g 10.8g 43%
Zinc 5.05mg 1.14mg 36%
Folate 160µg 24µg 34%
Manganese 2.014mg 1.3mg 31%
Iron 4.9mg 2.7mg 28%
Calories 517kcal 192kcal 16%
Carbs 34.29g 7.64g 9%
Potassium 687mg 412mg 8%
Protein 16.18g 20.29g 8%
Saturated fat 3.682g 2.539g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 3.205g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.358mg 4%
Calcium 78mg 111mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 2.64mg 2%
Net carbs 34.29g 7.64g N/A
Sodium 3mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower 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
82%
Safflower
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.143g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower
Safflower 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.