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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.
  • Tempeh has a lower glycemic index than millet.

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
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%
Millet
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 0.9% 5.5% 24% 54% 25% 43% 0.26% 35% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +564.5%
Contains more IronIron +328.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +377.9%
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
6
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%
Millet
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% 0.4% 0% 27% 19% 25% 10% 25% 0% 0.75% 14% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +336.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
Millet
2
4% 24% 71%
Protein: 3.51 g
Fats: 1 g
Carbs: 23.67 g
Water: 71.41 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +478.1%
Contains more FatsFats +980%
Contains more OtherOther +295.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +209.8%
Contains more WaterWater +19.7%

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
Millet
1
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.172 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1641.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +746.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 1.3mg 0.272mg 45%
Copper 0.56mg 0.161mg 44%
Protein 20.29g 3.51g 34%
Iron 2.7mg 0.63mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.508g 25%
Phosphorus 266mg 100mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.082mg 21%
Fats 10.8g 1g 15%
Calcium 111mg 3mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.539g 0.172g 11%
Potassium 412mg 62mg 10%
Magnesium 81mg 44mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 0.184g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.108mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.33mg 8%
Carbs 7.64g 23.67g 5%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Calories 192kcal 119kcal 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.106mg 2%
Choline 11.2mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.171mg 2%
Selenium 0µg 0.9µg 2%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.91mg 2%
Folate 24µg 19µg 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 22.37g N/A
Sugar 0.13g N/A
Sodium 9mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.113mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.148mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0.446mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.07mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.185mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Millet
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
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.