Spaghetti vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between spaghetti and tempeh
- Spaghetti has more selenium; however, tempeh is higher in copper, manganese, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, magnesium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Tempeh covers your daily copper needs 51% more than spaghetti.
- Spaghetti has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of spaghetti is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1485.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +836.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +440% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +460% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +358.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +303.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +290% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1690% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +560% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +148.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +338.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +242.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +303.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +249.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1061.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +478.6% |
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Water
~59.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2346.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1219% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.56mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 0µg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 1.3mg | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 266mg | 30% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 20.29g | 29% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 2.7mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.358mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 4.3g | 26% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 10.8g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 81mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 2.64mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.215mg | 13% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 2.539g | 11% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 412mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 111mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 3.205g | 8% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 7.64g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.14mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.078mg | 5% |
| Folate | 7µg | 24µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.278mg | 3% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 192kcal | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 1.43mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.466mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
73%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tempeh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.363g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)