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Tempeh vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tempeh and Longan?

  • Tempeh is richer in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Zinc, yet Longan is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Longan's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 93% higher.
  • Tempeh has 111 times more Calcium than Longan. Tempeh has 111mg of Calcium, while Longan has 1mg.

We used Tempeh and Longans, raw types in this comparison.

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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
9
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1
Longan
Contains more Calcium +11000%
Contains more Iron +1976.9%
Contains more Magnesium +710%
Contains more Phosphorus +1166.7%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains more Zinc +2180%
Contains more Copper +231.4%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +11000%
Contains more Iron +1976.9%
Contains more Magnesium +710%
Contains more Phosphorus +1166.7%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains more Zinc +2180%
Contains more Copper +231.4%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
9
:
1
Longan
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 280% 8% 33% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
:
2
Longan
Contains more Protein +1448.9%
Contains more Fats +10700%
Contains more Other +131.4%
Contains more Carbs +98.2%
Contains more Water +38.7%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +1448.9%
Contains more Fats +10700%
Contains more Other +131.4%
Contains more Carbs +98.2%
Contains more Water +38.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Longan Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 14.04g Longan
Protein 20.29g 1.31g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 0.1g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 15.14g Longan
Calories 192kcal 60kcal Tempeh
Fiber 1.1g Longan
Calcium 111mg 1mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 0.13mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 10mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 21mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 266mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 0mg Longan
Zinc 1.14mg 0.05mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.169mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.052mg Tempeh
Vitamin C 0mg 84mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.031mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.14mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.3mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.034mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.026mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.054mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.046mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.013mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.03mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.058mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.012mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g Longan
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Longan
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
27%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.539g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Longan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169089/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.