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Tempeh vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tempeh and Hummus

  • Tempeh has more Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Hummus has more Folate, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Manganese is 23% more.
  • Tempeh has 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Hummus. Tempeh has 0.358mg of Vitamin B2, while Hummus has 0.064mg.
  • Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tempeh and Hummus, commercial.

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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%
Hummus
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +192.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Iron ~2.44mg
~equal in Copper ~0.527mg

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
4
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%
Hummus
3
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% 1.8% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +459.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +353.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +245.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
Hummus
2
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.8%
Contains more FatsFats +12.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%
~equal in Other ~1.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
1
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Hummus
2
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +26%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Hummus Opinion
Calories 192kcal 166kcal Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 7.9g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 9.6g Tempeh
Net carbs 7.64g 8.29g Hummus
Carbs 7.64g 14.29g Hummus
Magnesium 81mg 71mg Tempeh
Calcium 111mg 38mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 228mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 2.44mg Tempeh
Fiber 6g Hummus
Copper 0.56mg 0.527mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 1.83mg Hummus
Phosphorus 266mg 176mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 379mg Tempeh
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Hummus
Manganese 1.3mg 0.773mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.064mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.582mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.132mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.2mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 83µg Hummus
Saturated Fat 2.539g 1.437g Hummus
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 3.613g Tempeh
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Hummus
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
15%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.