Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Tempeh vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between Tempeh and Omelette

  • Tempeh has more Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Omelette has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Omelette is 104% higher.
  • Omelette has 54 times less Manganese than Tempeh. Tempeh has 1.3mg of Manganese, while Omelette has 0.024mg.

Food types used in this article are Tempeh and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

Infographic

Tempeh vs Omelette infographic
Infographic link

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 Calcium +131.3%
Contains more Iron +82.4%
Contains more Magnesium +636.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +252.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Copper +788.9%
Contains more Manganese +5316.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
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 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Contains more Calcium +131.3%
Contains more Iron +82.4%
Contains more Magnesium +636.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +252.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Copper +788.9%
Contains more Manganese +5316.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 1.09

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
3
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +363.7%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +850%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.386
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 38% 26% 51% 0% 9% 90% 2% 78% 33% 30% 96% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +363.7%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +850%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.386

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +92%
Contains more Carbs +1093.8%
Contains more Other +62%
Contains more Water +27.6%
Equal in Fats - 11.66
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +92%
Contains more Carbs +1093.8%
Contains more Other +62%
Contains more Water +27.6%
Equal in Fats - 11.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.1%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Omelette Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 0.64g Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 10.57g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 11.66g Omelette
Carbs 7.64g 0.64g Tempeh
Calories 192kcal 154kcal Tempeh
Sugar 0.31g Tempeh
Calcium 111mg 48mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 1.48mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 11mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 167mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 117mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 155mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 1.09mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.063mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.024mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 25.8µg Omelette
Vitamin A 0IU 617IU Omelette
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 172µg Omelette
Vitamin E 1.29mg Omelette
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU Omelette
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg Omelette
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.034mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.386mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.064mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 1.289mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.143mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 39µg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.76µg Omelette
Vitamin K 4.5µg Omelette
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.14mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.467mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.565mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.913mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.767mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.319mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.572mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.722mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.26mg Tempeh
Cholesterol 0mg 313mg Tempeh
Trans Fat 0g 0.709g Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 3.319g Tempeh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 4.843g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 2.712g Tempeh
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Omelette
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
38%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.