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Tempeh vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tempeh and Wheat Bread different?

  • Tempeh is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Wheat Bread is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat Bread is 61% higher.
  • Tempeh contains 3 times more Copper than Wheat Bread. While Tempeh contains 0.56mg of Copper, Wheat Bread contains only 0.198mg.
  • Wheat Bread has less Saturated Fat.

Tempeh and Bread, wheat, toasted are the varieties 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.
Tempeh
5
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.6%
Contains more IronIron +51.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Manganese ~1.377mg

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.
Tempeh
2
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%
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 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +462.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64%
Contains more FolateFolate +258.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.382mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.6%
Contains more FatsFats +152.9%
Contains more WaterWater +146.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +630%
Contains more OtherOther +71%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +214.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Wheat Bread Opinion
Calories 192kcal 313kcal Wheat Bread
Protein 20.29g 12.96g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 4.27g Tempeh
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Wheat Bread
Net carbs 7.64g 51.07g Wheat Bread
Carbs 7.64g 55.77g Wheat Bread
Magnesium 81mg 59mg Tempeh
Calcium 111mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 412mg 223mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Sugar 6.42g Tempeh
Fiber 4.7g Wheat Bread
Copper 0.56mg 0.198mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 1.47mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 266mg 188mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 601mg Tempeh
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 1.3mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 0µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.382mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.456mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.153mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Folate 24µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Choline 22.1mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.989g Wheat Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 1.019g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.72g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.092mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.299mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.258mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.461mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.105mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.315mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.31mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.15mg Tempeh
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Wheat Bread
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
19%
Tempeh
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.

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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/nutrients
  2. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.