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Tempeh vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tempeh and Nutmeg different?

  • Tempeh is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Nutmeg is richer in Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Nutmeg is 117% higher.
  • Tempeh contains 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Nutmeg. While Tempeh contains 0.358mg of Vitamin B2, Nutmeg contains only 0.057mg.
  • Tempeh has less Saturated Fat.

Tempeh and Spices, nutmeg, ground are the varieties used in this article.

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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
3
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7
Nutmeg
Contains more Phosphorus +24.9%
Contains more Potassium +17.7%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Calcium +65.8%
Contains more Iron +12.6%
Contains more Magnesium +125.9%
Contains more Zinc +88.6%
Contains more Copper +83.4%
Contains more Manganese +123.1%
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 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.9%
Contains more Potassium +17.7%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Calcium +65.8%
Contains more Iron +12.6%
Contains more Magnesium +125.9%
Contains more Zinc +88.6%
Contains more Copper +83.4%
Contains more Manganese +123.1%
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
5
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6
Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin B2 +528.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +343.6%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
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% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +528.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +343.6%
Contains more Folate +216.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
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3
Nutmeg
Contains more Protein +247.4%
Contains more Water +857.5%
Contains more Fats +236.2%
Contains more Carbs +545.2%
Contains more Other +43.8%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +247.4%
Contains more Water +857.5%
Contains more Fats +236.2%
Contains more Carbs +545.2%
Contains more Other +43.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
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1
Nutmeg
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1128.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.22
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1128.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.22

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 20.29g 5.84g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 7.64g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 192kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g Tempeh
Fiber 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 111mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 2.7mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 81mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 266mg 213mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 350mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 16mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.56mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 1.3mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 0µg 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 0IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.057mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.299mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.16mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 25.94g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.35g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Nutmeg
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
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 23.401g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.