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Tempeh vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tempeh and Graham cracker?

  • Tempeh is higher in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, yet Graham cracker is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Copper is 43% more.
  • Tempeh has 2 times more Magnesium than Graham cracker. While Tempeh has 81mg of Magnesium, Graham cracker has only 40mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tempeh is lower.

We used Tempeh and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) types 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 +44.2%
Contains more Magnesium +102.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +142.4%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Copper +229.4%
Contains more Manganese +27.6%
Contains more Iron +40%
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 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Calcium +44.2%
Contains more Magnesium +102.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +142.4%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Copper +229.4%
Contains more Manganese +27.6%
Contains more Iron +40%
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 B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.1%
Contains more Folate +279.2%
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 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.1%
Contains more Folate +279.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +203.3%
Contains more Water +1659.6%
Contains more Carbs +916.5%
Equal in Fats - 10.6
Equal in Other - 1.66
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +203.3%
Contains more Water +1659.6%
Contains more Carbs +916.5%
Equal in Fats - 10.6
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.3%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 20.29g 6.69g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 10.6g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 192kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Tempeh
Fiber 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 111mg 77mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 81mg 40mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 185mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 170mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 459mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 0.96mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.17mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 1.019mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.317mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.156mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
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
Trans Fat 0g 0.055g Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 2.509g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.906g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.