Tempeh vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tempeh and barley different?
- Tempeh is richer in calcium, while barley is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, manganese, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Barley covers your daily need for selenium, 69% more than tempeh.
- Tempeh contains 5 times more saturated fat than barley. Tempeh contains 2.539g of saturated fat, while barley contains 0.482g.
- Barley has a higher glycemic index (28) than tempeh (15).
Tempeh and Barley, hulled types were used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +236.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +143% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +728.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +369.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +531.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +861.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +986.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +288.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 17.3g | 69% | |
| Selenium | 0µg | 37.7µg | 69% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.646mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 1.943mg | 28% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 73.48g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.108g | 21% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 12.48g | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 2.77mg | 15% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 2.3g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 133mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 4.604mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 3.6mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 0.482g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.318mg | 8% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 354kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 33mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 0.295g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.498mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.285mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 412mg | 452mg | 1% |
| Folate | 24µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 264mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
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
19%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.057g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)