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Tempeh vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tempeh and Oatmeal?

  • Tempeh is higher in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, yet Oatmeal is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Copper is 55% more.
  • Tempeh has 11 times more Saturated Fat than Oatmeal. While Tempeh has 2.539g of Saturated Fat, Oatmeal has only 0.226g.

We used Tempeh and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) types 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
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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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +575.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +748.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133%
Contains more IronIron +120.7%
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.
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% 26% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +756.1%
Contains more FatsFats +694.1%
Contains more OtherOther +184.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.7%
Contains more WaterWater +40.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
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25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +719.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +909.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Oatmeal Opinion
Calories 192kcal 68kcal Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 2.37g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 1.36g Tempeh
Net carbs 7.64g 9.97g Oatmeal
Carbs 7.64g 11.67g Oatmeal
Magnesium 81mg 26mg Tempeh
Calcium 111mg 80mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 61mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g Tempeh
Fiber 1.7g Oatmeal
Copper 0.56mg 0.066mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 0.62mg Tempeh
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Phosphorus 266mg 77mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 49mg Tempeh
Vitamin A 0IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A 0µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg Oatmeal
Manganese 1.3mg 0.558mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 5µg Oatmeal
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.26mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 3.025mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.317mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 0.4µg Oatmeal
Folate 24µg 44µg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0g 0.003g Tempeh
Choline 4.7mg Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.226g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.391g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.426g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.04mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.083mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.105mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.2mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.135mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.04mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.13mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.151mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.057mg Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Oatmeal
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
25%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.313g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal 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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.