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Tempeh vs. Chickpeas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tempeh and chickpeas

  • Tempeh has more copper, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B3, manganese, magnesium, and calcium, while chickpeas have more folate and selenium.
  • Chickpeas' daily need coverage for folate is 37% higher.
  • Chickpeas contain 9 times less saturated fat than tempeh. Tempeh contains 2.539g of saturated fat, while chickpeas contain 0.269g.
  • Tempeh has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tempeh is 15, while the glycemic index of chickpeas is 36.

The food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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
6
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 34% 15% 26% 108% 117% 42% 72% 0.91% 134% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +126.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Iron ~2.89mg

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
4
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 4.3% 0.33% 7% 0% 29% 15% 9.9% 17% 32% 0% 10% 129% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +468.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +401.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +616.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.286mg

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
9% 3% 27% 60%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 27.42 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +129%
Contains more FatsFats +317%
Contains more OtherOther +76.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +258.9%
~equal in Water ~60.21g

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
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.269 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.156 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +449.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +272%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tempeh Chickpeas
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Chickpeas DV% diff.
Folate 24µg 172µg 37%
Fiber 7.6g 30%
Copper 0.56mg 0.352mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.063mg 23%
Protein 20.29g 8.86g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.156g 21%
Phosphorus 266mg 168mg 14%
Fats 10.8g 2.59g 13%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.526mg 13%
Manganese 1.3mg 1.03mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.539g 0.269g 10%
Magnesium 81mg 48mg 8%
Choline 42.8mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 0.583g 7%
Carbs 7.64g 27.42g 7%
Selenium 0µg 3.7µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.139mg 6%
Calcium 111mg 49mg 6%
Zinc 1.14mg 1.53mg 4%
Potassium 412mg 291mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 4µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.116mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Iron 2.7mg 2.89mg 2%
Calories 192kcal 164kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 19.82g N/A
Sugar 4.8g N/A
Sodium 9mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.286mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.329mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.38mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0.631mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0.593mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.475mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.372mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.244mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Chickpeas
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
21%
Chickpeas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
57%
Chickpeas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chickpeas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/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.