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Tempeh vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tempeh and Mustard

  • Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Mustard is richer in Selenium.
  • Mustard covers your daily Selenium needs 61% more than Tempeh.
  • Mustard has 12 times less Saturated Fat than Tempeh. Tempeh has 2.539g of Saturated Fat, while Mustard has 0.214g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Mustard, prepared, yellow.

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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
:
Contains more Calcium +76.2%
Contains more Iron +67.7%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.3%
Contains more Potassium +171.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +78.1%
Contains more Copper +656.8%
Contains more Manganese +208.1%
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 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Contains more Calcium +76.2%
Contains more Iron +67.7%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.3%
Contains more Potassium +171.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +78.1%
Contains more Copper +656.8%
Contains more Manganese +208.1%
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
:
Contains more Vitamin B2 +411.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +367.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.1%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.254
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 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +411.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +367.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.1%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.254

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
:
Contains more Protein +442.5%
Contains more Fats +223.4%
Contains more Carbs +31%
Contains more Water +40.4%
Contains more Other +108%
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% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more Protein +442.5%
Contains more Fats +223.4%
Contains more Carbs +31%
Contains more Water +40.4%
Contains more Other +108%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +455.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +455.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Mustard Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 1.83g Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 3.74g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 3.34g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 5.83g Tempeh
Calories 192kcal 60kcal Tempeh
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g Tempeh
Fiber 4g Mustard
Calcium 111mg 63mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 1.61mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 48mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 108mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 152mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 1104mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 0.64mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.074mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.422mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin A 0IU 109IU Mustard
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0.36mg Mustard
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.177mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.07mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.565mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.254mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.07mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 7µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 1.4µg Mustard
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.009mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.167mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.146mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.292mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.264mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.076mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.161mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.189mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.119mg Tempeh
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.214g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 2.182g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.774g Tempeh
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Mustard
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%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 1095mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.325g)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.