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Tempeh vs. Papadum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tempeh and Papadum

  • Tempeh contains less Iron, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Selenium than Papadum.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Papadum is 75% higher.
  • Tempeh is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Tempeh and Papad.

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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
Tempeh
1
:
9
Papadum
Papadum
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +28.8%
Contains more Iron +188.9%
Contains more Magnesium +234.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.7%
Contains more Potassium +142.7%
Contains more Zinc +198.2%
Contains more Copper +78.2%
Contains more Manganese +20.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Tempeh
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Papadum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 293% 194% 166% 89% 228% 93% 333% 204% 46%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +28.8%
Contains more Iron +188.9%
Contains more Magnesium +234.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.7%
Contains more Potassium +142.7%
Contains more Zinc +198.2%
Contains more Copper +78.2%
Contains more Manganese +20.2%
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
Tempeh
3
:
7
Papadum
Papadum
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +812.5%
Tempeh
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%
Papadum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 0% 70% 60% 28% 56% 66% 165% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +812.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
Tempeh
2
:
3
Papadum
Papadum
Contains more Fats +232.3%
Contains more Water +1609.2%
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Carbs +683.6%
Contains more Other +383.3%
Tempeh
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
Papadum
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 g
Contains more Fats +232.3%
Contains more Water +1609.2%
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Carbs +683.6%
Contains more Other +383.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
Tempeh
2
:
1
Papadum
Papadum
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +502.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Tempeh
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Papadum
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +502.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Papadum Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 41.27g Papadum
Protein 20.29g 25.56g Papadum
Fats 10.8g 3.25g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 59.87g Papadum
Calories 192kcal 371kcal Papadum
Fiber 18.6g Papadum
Calcium 111mg 143mg Papadum
Iron 2.7mg 7.8mg Papadum
Magnesium 81mg 271mg Papadum
Phosphorus 266mg 385mg Papadum
Potassium 412mg 1000mg Papadum
Sodium 9mg 1745mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 3.4mg Papadum
Copper 0.56mg 0.998mg Papadum
Manganese 1.3mg 1.562mg Papadum
Selenium 0µg 8.3µg Papadum
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Papadum
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.05mg Papadum
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.277mg Papadum
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.258mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.472mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.917mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.285mg Papadum
Folate 24µg 219µg Papadum
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 0.4µg Papadum
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.266mg Papadum
Threonine 0.796mg 0.886mg Papadum
Isoleucine 0.88mg 1.303mg Papadum
Leucine 1.43mg 2.115mg Papadum
Lysine 0.908mg 1.695mg Papadum
Methionine 0.175mg 0.372mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 1.491mg Papadum
Valine 0.92mg 1.434mg Papadum
Histidine 0.466mg 0.715mg Papadum
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 1.084g Papadum
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.532g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.148g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Papadum
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
37%
Papadum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
168%
Papadum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 1736mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.455g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.