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Tempeh vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tempeh and Lentil

  • Tempeh has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, however, Lentil has more Folate, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Lentil is 39% higher.
  • Lentil has 48 times less Saturated Fat than Tempeh. Tempeh has 2.539g of Saturated Fat, while Lentil has 0.053g.

Food types used in this article are Tempeh and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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%
Lentil
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +484.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.2%
Contains more IronIron +23.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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%
Lentil
8
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 5% 0.48% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +390.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +654.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Lentil
2
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2742.1%
Contains more OtherOther +95.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.5%
Contains more WaterWater +16.7%

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
Lentil
1
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4907.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2357.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Lentil Opinion
Calories 192kcal 116kcal Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 9.02g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 0.38g Tempeh
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Lentil
Net carbs 7.64g 12.23g Lentil
Carbs 7.64g 20.13g Lentil
Magnesium 81mg 36mg Tempeh
Calcium 111mg 19mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 369mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 3.33mg Lentil
Sugar 1.8g Tempeh
Fiber 7.9g Lentil
Copper 0.56mg 0.251mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 1.27mg Lentil
Phosphorus 266mg 180mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 2mg Lentil
Vitamin A 0IU 8IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lentil
Manganese 1.3mg 0.494mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 2.8µg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.169mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.073mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.06mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.638mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.178mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Folate 24µg 181µg Lentil
Choline 32.7mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.053g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.064g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.175g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.081mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.323mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.39mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.654mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.63mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.077mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.445mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.448mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.254mg Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Lentil
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
25%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.486g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.