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Spinach raw vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between spinach raw and tempeh

  • Spinach raw has more vitamin A, folate, and vitamin C, while tempeh has more copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 188% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in spinach raw is lower.
  • Tempeh has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tempeh is 15, while the glycemic index of spinach raw is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Spinach, raw 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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
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 PotassiumPotassium +35.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +330.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +442.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~81mg
~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.
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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +708.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.078mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Tempeh
3
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 WaterWater +53.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +609.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2669.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.5%
~equal in Other ~1.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 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 -97.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31950%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2506.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach raw Tempeh DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 402%
Vitamin A 469µg 0µg 52%
Copper 0.13mg 0.56mg 48%
Folate 194µg 24µg 43%
Protein 2.86g 20.29g 35%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0mg 31%
Phosphorus 49mg 266mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 4.3g 28%
Manganese 0.897mg 1.3mg 18%
Fats 0.39g 10.8g 16%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.358mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 2.64mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.063g 2.539g 11%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 3.205g 8%
Calories 23kcal 192kcal 8%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.14mg 6%
Choline 19.3mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 0.278mg 4%
Potassium 558mg 412mg 4%
Sodium 79mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Selenium 1µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.215mg 2%
Carbs 3.63g 7.64g 1%
Calcium 99mg 111mg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 7.64g N/A
Magnesium 79mg 81mg 0%
Iron 2.71mg 2.7mg 0%
Sugar 0.42g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.078mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0.466mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Tempeh
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
137%
Spinach raw
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.476g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.