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Tempeh vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tempeh and ladyfinger?

  • Tempeh is higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus, yet ladyfinger is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin A.
  • Ladyfinger's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 74% more.
  • Tempeh has 7 times more magnesium than ladyfinger. While tempeh has 81mg of magnesium, ladyfinger has only 12mg.

We used Tempeh and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind 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.
Tempeh
7
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +575%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +136.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +264.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +489.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +441.7%
Contains more IronIron +32.6%
~equal in Zinc ~1.14mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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
2
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%
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% 56% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +264.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +301.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +837.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +220.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
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20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.4%
Contains more FatsFats +18.7%
Contains more WaterWater +205.9%
Contains more OtherOther +47.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +681.4%

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
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.423 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +202.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg 74%
Copper 0.56mg 0.095mg 52%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.24mg 46%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.75µg 28%
Vitamin A 0µg 167µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.423g 19%
Protein 20.29g 10.6g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 1.116mg 17%
Carbs 7.64g 59.7g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.284mg 17%
Magnesium 81mg 12mg 16%
Folate 24µg 77µg 13%
Phosphorus 266mg 173mg 13%
Iron 2.7mg 3.58mg 11%
Calories 192kcal 363kcal 9%
Potassium 412mg 113mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.122mg 7%
Sodium 9mg 147mg 6%
Calcium 111mg 47mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.428mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 2.104mg 3%
Fats 10.8g 9.1g 3%
Saturated fat 2.539g 3.022g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 3.745g 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 58.7g N/A
Zinc 1.14mg 1.14mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.248mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Ladyfinger
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
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.483g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.