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Tempeh vs. Millet raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tempeh and millet raw

  • Tempeh has more calcium; however, millet raw is higher in vitamin B1, copper, folate, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
  • Millet raw covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 29% more than tempeh.
  • Millet raw contains 14 times less calcium than tempeh. Tempeh contains 111mg of calcium, while millet raw contains 8mg.
  • Millet raw has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of millet raw is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Tempeh and Millet, raw.

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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
2
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 81% 2.4% 17% 113% 250% 46% 122% 0.65% 213% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1287.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.7%
Contains more IronIron +11.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg

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% 0% 1% 0% 105% 67% 89% 51% 89% 0% 2.3% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +439.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +254.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.1%
Contains more FatsFats +155.9%
Contains more WaterWater +588%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +853.5%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

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
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.134 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +314.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.5%

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 raw
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Millet raw DV% diff.
Fiber 8.5g 34%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.421mg 29%
Carbs 7.64g 72.85g 22%
Copper 0.56mg 0.75mg 21%
Protein 20.29g 11.02g 19%
Folate 24µg 85µg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 2.134g 14%
Manganese 1.3mg 1.632mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.384mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 4.72mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.848mg 11%
Fats 10.8g 4.22g 10%
Calcium 111mg 8mg 10%
Calories 192kcal 378kcal 9%
Magnesium 81mg 114mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.539g 0.723g 8%
Potassium 412mg 195mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 0.773g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.29mg 5%
Zinc 1.14mg 1.68mg 5%
Selenium 0µg 2.7µg 5%
Iron 2.7mg 3.01mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Phosphorus 266mg 285mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 64.35g N/A
Sodium 9mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.353mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.465mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 1.4mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0.212mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.578mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.236mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Millet raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Millet raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
86%
Millet raw

Comparison summary

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 contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.816g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.