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Tempeh vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tempeh and Fenugreek

  • Tempeh has less Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Selenium, Potassium, Folate, and Calcium than Fenugreek.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily need of Iron 385% more than Tempeh.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tempeh and Spices, fenugreek seed.

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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 less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Calcium +58.6%
Contains more Iron +1141.9%
Contains more Magnesium +135.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.3%
Contains more Potassium +86.9%
Contains more Zinc +119.3%
Contains more Copper +98.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Manganese - 1.228
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Calcium +58.6%
Contains more Iron +1141.9%
Contains more Magnesium +135.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.3%
Contains more Potassium +86.9%
Contains more Zinc +119.3%
Contains more Copper +98.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Manganese - 1.228

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
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.1%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.366
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 18% 10% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.1%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.366

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +68.5%
Contains more Water +574.8%
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +663.7%
Contains more Other +109.9%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Fats +68.5%
Contains more Water +574.8%
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +663.7%
Contains more Other +109.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.5%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Fenugreek Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 33.75g Fenugreek
Protein 20.29g 23g Fenugreek
Fats 10.8g 6.41g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 58.35g Fenugreek
Calories 192kcal 323kcal Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g Fenugreek
Calcium 111mg 176mg Fenugreek
Iron 2.7mg 33.53mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 81mg 191mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 266mg 296mg Fenugreek
Potassium 412mg 770mg Fenugreek
Sodium 9mg 67mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 2.5mg Fenugreek
Copper 0.56mg 1.11mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.3mg 1.228mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 6.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 0IU 60IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.322mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.366mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.6mg Fenugreek
Folate 24µg 57µg Fenugreek
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.796mg 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 0.88mg 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.43mg 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 0.908mg 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.175mg 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 0.92mg 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.466mg 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 2.539g 1.46g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Fenugreek
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Tempeh
33%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.079g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.