Tempeh vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tempeh and basil different?
- Tempeh is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B3, and manganese, while basil is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and calcium.
- Basil covers your daily need for vitamin A, 106% more than tempeh.
- Tempeh contains 62 times more saturated fat than basil. Tempeh contains 2.539g of saturated fat, while basil contains 0.041g.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index (70) than tempeh (15).
Tempeh and Basil, fresh 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +375% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +129.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +371.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +192.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +544.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1587.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +188.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3542% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1005.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Protein | 20.29g | 3.15g | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 56mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 264µg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.389g | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.076mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.385mg | 19% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 0.64g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 0.041g | 11% |
| Folate | 24µg | 68µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 0.902mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 0.088g | 8% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 23kcal | 8% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 1.148mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 177mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 3.17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.155mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.034mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 64mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 295mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 2.65g | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.209mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.498g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.