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Tempeh vs. Millet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tempeh and Millet?

  • Millet has less Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6 than Tempeh.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Manganese is 45% higher.
  • Tempeh has 37 times more Calcium than Millet. Tempeh has 111mg of Calcium, while Millet has 3mg.
  • Millet contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Tempeh and Millet, cooked 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
8
:
2
Millet
Contains more Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +84.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +166%
Contains more Potassium +564.5%
Contains more Zinc +25.3%
Contains more Copper +247.8%
Contains more Manganese +377.9%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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% 24% 32% 43% 6% 1% 25% 54% 36% 5%
Contains more Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +84.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +166%
Contains more Potassium +564.5%
Contains more Zinc +25.3%
Contains more Copper +247.8%
Contains more Manganese +377.9%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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
6
:
4
Millet
Contains more Vitamin B2 +336.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +99.1%
Contains more Folate +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.9%
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 27% 19% 25% 11% 25% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +336.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +99.1%
Contains more Folate +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
:
2
Millet
Contains more Protein +478.1%
Contains more Fats +980%
Contains more Other +295.1%
Contains more Carbs +209.8%
Contains more Water +19.7%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
4% 24% 71%
Protein: 3.51 g
Fats: 1 g
Carbs: 23.67 g
Water: 71.41 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more Protein +478.1%
Contains more Fats +980%
Contains more Other +295.1%
Contains more Carbs +209.8%
Contains more Water +19.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
:
1
Millet
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1641.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +746.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1641.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +746.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tempeh Millet
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Millet Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 22.37g Millet
Protein 20.29g 3.51g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 1g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 23.67g Millet
Calories 192kcal 119kcal Tempeh
Sugar 0.13g Tempeh
Fiber 1.3g Millet
Calcium 111mg 3mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 0.63mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 44mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 100mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 62mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 2mg Millet
Zinc 1.14mg 0.91mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.161mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.272mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 0.9µg Millet
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Millet
Vitamin E 0.02mg Millet
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.106mg Millet
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.082mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.33mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.171mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.108mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 19µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 0.3µg Millet
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.038mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.113mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.148mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.446mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.067mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.07mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.185mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.184mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.075mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.172g Millet
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.184g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.508g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Millet
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
10%
Millet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
22%
Millet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Millet
Millet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.367g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Millet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168871/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.