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Tempeh vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tempeh and feta

  • Tempeh has more copper, manganese, and iron; however, feta is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • Feta covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 67% more than tempeh.
  • Tempeh has 46 times more manganese than feta. While tempeh has 1.3mg of manganese, feta has only 0.028mg.
  • Tempeh has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of feta is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tempeh and Cheese, feta.

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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%
Feta
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +326.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +564.5%
Contains more IronIron +315.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1650%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4542.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +344.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.7%
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
1
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%
Feta
11
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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2012.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Feta
2
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.8%
Contains more FatsFats +97%
Contains more OtherOther +221%
~equal in Water ~55.22g

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
Feta
1
74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +627.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1.69µg 67%
Copper 0.56mg 0.032mg 59%
Saturated fat 2.539g 14.946g 56%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.028mg 55%
Sodium 9mg 917mg 39%
Calcium 111mg 493mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.844mg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Selenium 0µg 15µg 27%
Iron 2.7mg 0.65mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.591g 25%
Zinc 1.14mg 2.88mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.424mg 16%
Fats 10.8g 21.28g 16%
Magnesium 81mg 19mg 15%
Vitamin A 0µg 125µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.967mg 14%
Protein 20.29g 14.21g 12%
Potassium 412mg 62mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.991mg 10%
Phosphorus 266mg 337mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.154mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 4.623g 4%
Calories 192kcal 264kcal 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Folate 24µg 32µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Carbs 7.64g 4.09g 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Feta
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%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 908mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.407g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.