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 for 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.
- Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index (0) than tempeh (15).
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.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +12.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +83.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +88.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +123.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +528.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +343.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 2.539g | 25.94g | 106% |
Fiber | 20.8g | 83% | |
Manganese | 1.3mg | 2.9mg | 70% |
Copper | 0.56mg | 1.027mg | 52% |
Fats | 10.8g | 36.31g | 39% |
Protein | 20.29g | 5.84g | 29% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.35g | 26% |
Magnesium | 81mg | 183mg | 24% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.057mg | 23% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.346mg | 22% |
Calories | 192kcal | 525kcal | 17% |
Carbs | 7.64g | 49.29g | 14% |
Folate | 24µg | 76µg | 13% |
Zinc | 1.14mg | 2.15mg | 9% |
Phosphorus | 266mg | 213mg | 8% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 1.299mg | 8% |
Calcium | 111mg | 184mg | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
Iron | 2.7mg | 3.04mg | 4% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | 3% |
Selenium | 0µg | 1.6µg | 3% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
Potassium | 412mg | 350mg | 2% |
Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 7.64g | 28.49g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.99g | N/A | |
Sodium | 9mg | 16mg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 3.22g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.43mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.92mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.466mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +247.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +857.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +236.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +545.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +43.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1128.6% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~3.22g