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Sesame vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sesame and tempeh?

  • Sesame is richer than tempeh in copper, iron, calcium, magnesium, selenium, zinc, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin B6.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for copper is 391% more.

We used Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried 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.
Sesame
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
Tempeh
1
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 +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +778.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.6%
Contains more IronIron +438.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +628.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +579.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.2%

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.
Sesame
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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% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Tempeh
3
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 +914.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +267.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +304.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +456%
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
Sesame
3
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Tempeh
2
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 +359.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +206.9%
Contains more OtherOther +175.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1171.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
2
15% 40% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
Tempeh
1
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 +485.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +406.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Tempeh DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.56mg 391%
Iron 14.55mg 2.7mg 148%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 4.3g 116%
Calcium 975mg 111mg 86%
Magnesium 351mg 81mg 64%
Selenium 34.4µg 0µg 63%
Fats 49.67g 10.8g 60%
Zinc 7.75mg 1.14mg 60%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.078mg 59%
Phosphorus 629mg 266mg 52%
Manganese 2.46mg 1.3mg 50%
Fiber 11.8g 47%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.215mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 3.205g 39%
Saturated fat 6.957g 2.539g 20%
Calories 573kcal 192kcal 19%
Folate 97µg 24µg 18%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 2.64mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.358mg 9%
Protein 17.73g 20.29g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.278mg 5%
Carbs 23.45g 7.64g 5%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Potassium 468mg 412mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Net carbs 11.65g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Sodium 11mg 9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame 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
47%
Sesame
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.418g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.