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Tempeh vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tempeh and Groat

  • Tempeh has more Calcium, and Iron, however, Groat has more Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Groat's daily need coverage for Copper is 60% more.
  • Tempeh has 6 times more Calcium than Groat. Tempeh has 111mg of Calcium, while Groat has 18mg.
  • Groat is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tempeh and Buckwheat.

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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%
Groat
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 165% 5.4% 41% 83% 367% 65% 149% 0.13% 170% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more IronIron +22.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Manganese ~1.3mg

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%
Groat
5
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% 25% 98% 132% 74% 48% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +343.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Groat
2
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.1%
Contains more FatsFats +217.6%
Contains more WaterWater +511.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +835.9%
Contains more OtherOther +29.6%

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
Groat
1
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +208.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +313.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Groat Opinion
Calories 192kcal 343kcal Groat
Protein 20.29g 13.25g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 3.4g Tempeh
Net carbs 7.64g 61.5g Groat
Carbs 7.64g 71.5g Groat
Magnesium 81mg 231mg Groat
Calcium 111mg 18mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 460mg Groat
Iron 2.7mg 2.2mg Tempeh
Fiber 10g Groat
Copper 0.56mg 1.1mg Groat
Zinc 1.14mg 2.4mg Groat
Phosphorus 266mg 347mg Groat
Sodium 9mg 1mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg 1.3mg
Selenium 0µg 8.3µg Groat
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.101mg Groat
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.425mg Groat
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 7.02mg Groat
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.21mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 30µg Groat
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.741g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 1.04g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.039g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.192mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.506mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.498mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.832mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.672mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.172mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.52mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.678mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.309mg Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Groat
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
31%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.798g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.