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Tempeh vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tempeh and Buckwheat

  • Buckwheat contains less Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Potassium than Tempeh.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Tempeh is 46% higher.
  • Buckwheat has 19 times less Saturated Fat than Tempeh. Tempeh has 2.539g of Saturated Fat, while Buckwheat has 0.134g.

Food types used in this article are Tempeh and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked.

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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
8
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 36% 2.1% 7.8% 30% 49% 17% 30% 0.52% 53% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1485.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +368.2%
Contains more IronIron +237.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +283.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +280%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +222.6%
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.
Tempeh
6
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% 0% 1.8% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 0% 4.8% 11% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +817.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +180.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +500.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1641.9%
Contains more OtherOther +276.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161%
Contains more WaterWater +26.8%

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
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1604.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2187.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Buckwheat Opinion
Calories 192kcal 92kcal Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 3.38g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 0.62g Tempeh
Net carbs 7.64g 17.24g Buckwheat
Carbs 7.64g 19.94g Buckwheat
Magnesium 81mg 51mg Tempeh
Calcium 111mg 7mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 88mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 0.8mg Tempeh
Sugar 0.9g Tempeh
Fiber 2.7g Buckwheat
Copper 0.56mg 0.146mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 0.61mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 70mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 4mg Buckwheat
Vitamin E 0.09mg Buckwheat
Manganese 1.3mg 0.403mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 2.2µg Buckwheat
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.04mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.039mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.94mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.359mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.077mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 1.9µg Buckwheat
Folate 24µg 14µg Tempeh
Choline 20.1mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.134g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.188g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.188g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.049mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.129mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.127mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.212mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.172mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.044mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.133mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.173mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.079mg Tempeh
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Buckwheat
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
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.405g)
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.

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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.