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Tempeh vs. Glutinous rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tempeh and Glutinous rice different?

  • Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Potassium than Glutinous rice.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Tempeh is 57% higher.
  • Tempeh contains 65 times more Saturated Fat than Glutinous rice. While Tempeh contains 2.539g of Saturated Fat, Glutinous rice contains only 0.039g.

Tempeh and Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked are the varieties used in this article.

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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 more Calcium +5450%
Contains more Iron +1828.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1520%
Contains more Phosphorus +3225%
Contains more Potassium +4020%
Contains more Zinc +178%
Contains more Copper +1042.9%
Contains more Manganese +396.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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 1% 6% 4% 4% 1% 1% 12% 17% 35% 31%
Contains more Calcium +5450%
Contains more Iron +1828.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1520%
Contains more Phosphorus +3225%
Contains more Potassium +4020%
Contains more Zinc +178%
Contains more Copper +1042.9%
Contains more Manganese +396.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2653.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +810.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +726.9%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 5% 3% 6% 13% 6% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2653.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +810.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +726.9%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +904.5%
Contains more Fats +5584.2%
Contains more Other +2214.3%
Contains more Carbs +176%
Contains more Water +28.5%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
2% 21% 77%
Protein: 2.02 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 21.09 g
Water: 76.63 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more Protein +904.5%
Contains more Fats +5584.2%
Contains more Other +2214.3%
Contains more Carbs +176%
Contains more Water +28.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4478.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6131.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4478.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6131.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Glutinous rice Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 20.09g Glutinous rice
Protein 20.29g 2.02g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 0.19g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 21.09g Glutinous rice
Calories 192kcal 97kcal Tempeh
Sugar 0.05g Tempeh
Fiber 1g Glutinous rice
Calcium 111mg 2mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 0.14mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 5mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 8mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 10mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 5mg Glutinous rice
Zinc 1.14mg 0.41mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.049mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.262mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 5.6µg Glutinous rice
Vitamin E 0.04mg Glutinous rice
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.02mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.013mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.29mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.026mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 1µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.023mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.072mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.087mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.167mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.073mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.047mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.108mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.123mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.047mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.039g Glutinous rice
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.07g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.069g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Glutinous rice
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
3%
Glutinous rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
11%
Glutinous rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.5g)
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. Glutinous rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169711/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.