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Tempeh vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tempeh and mixed nuts

  • Tempeh contains less selenium, copper, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, and folate than mixed nuts.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for selenium is 62% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tempeh is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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
0
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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +182.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +62%
Contains more ZincZinc +194.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~117mg
~equal in Iron ~2.61mg

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +310.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +245.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +2767.8%
Contains more FatsFats +399.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.5%
Contains more OtherOther +77.8%
~equal in Protein ~20.04g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
1
25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +788.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +239.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 14.612g 69%
Fats 10.8g 53.95g 66%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 28.488g 63%
Selenium 0µg 33.9µg 62%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 52%
Copper 0.56mg 0.907mg 39%
Magnesium 81mg 229mg 35%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 7.709mg 32%
Manganese 1.3mg 2.04mg 32%
Saturated fat 2.539g 8.711g 28%
Fiber 7g 28%
Phosphorus 266mg 456mg 27%
Calories 192kcal 607kcal 21%
Zinc 1.14mg 3.36mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 1.14mg 17%
Folate 24µg 83µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.196mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.352mg 11%
Choline 52mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.189mg 9%
Potassium 412mg 632mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Carbs 7.64g 21.05g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Protein 20.29g 20.04g 1%
Calcium 111mg 117mg 1%
Iron 2.7mg 2.61mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Sodium 9mg 5mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.172g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts 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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.