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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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
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 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.
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% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 CarbsCarbs +303.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +249.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1061.3%
Contains more OtherOther +478.6%
~equal in Water ~59.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 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 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.
Spaghetti Tempeh
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Tempeh Opinion
Calories 158kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Protein 5.8g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 0.93g 10.8g Tempeh
Net carbs 29.06g 7.64g Spaghetti
Carbs 30.86g 7.64g Spaghetti
Magnesium 18mg 81mg Tempeh
Calcium 7mg 111mg Tempeh
Potassium 44mg 412mg Tempeh
Iron 0.5mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Sugar 0.56g Tempeh
Fiber 1.8g Spaghetti
Copper 0.1mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Zinc 0.51mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Phosphorus 58mg 266mg Tempeh
Sodium 1mg 9mg Spaghetti
Vitamin E 0.06mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.322mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 26.4µg 0µg Spaghetti
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.078mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Folate 7µg 24µg Tempeh
Choline 6.4mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 2.539g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 4.3g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.206mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.44mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.133mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.065mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.262mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.132mg 0.466mg Tempeh
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
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)

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.