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Tempeh vs. Chickpea flour (besan) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tempeh and Chickpea flour (besan)

  • Tempeh has more Vitamin B2, while Chickpea flour (besan) has more Folate, Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Chickpea flour (besan)'s daily need coverage for Folate is 103% higher.
  • Chickpea flour (besan) contains 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Tempeh. Tempeh contains 0.358mg of Vitamin B2, while Chickpea flour (besan) contains 0.106mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Chickpea flour (besan).

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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
2
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 119% 14% 75% 182% 304% 77% 136% 8.3% 209% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.3%
Contains more IronIron +80%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.1%
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
3
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% 2.5% 17% 0% 122% 24% 33% 36% 114% 0% 23% 328% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +237.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +523.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1720.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
22% 7% 58% 10% 3%
Protein: 22.39 g
Fats: 6.69 g
Carbs: 57.82 g
Water: 10.28 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +61.4%
Contains more WaterWater +480.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +656.8%
Contains more OtherOther +74.1%

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 0.693 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.983 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +113.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Chickpea flour (besan) Opinion
Calories 192kcal 387kcal Chickpea flour (besan)
Protein 20.29g 22.39g Chickpea flour (besan)
Fats 10.8g 6.69g Tempeh
Net carbs 7.64g 47.02g Chickpea flour (besan)
Carbs 7.64g 57.82g Chickpea flour (besan)
Magnesium 81mg 166mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Calcium 111mg 45mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 846mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Iron 2.7mg 4.86mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Sugar 10.85g Tempeh
Fiber 10.8g Chickpea flour (besan)
Copper 0.56mg 0.912mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Zinc 1.14mg 2.81mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Phosphorus 266mg 318mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Sodium 9mg 64mg Tempeh
Vitamin A 0IU 41IU Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin E 0.83mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Manganese 1.3mg 1.6mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Selenium 0µg 8.3µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.486mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.106mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.762mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.606mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.492mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 9.1µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Folate 24µg 437µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.693g Chickpea flour (besan)
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 1.504g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 2.983g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Chickpea flour (besan)
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
54%
Chickpea flour (besan)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
117%
Chickpea flour (besan)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.846g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chickpea flour (besan) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174288/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.