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Tempeh vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tempeh and Pigeon pea?

  • Tempeh is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, yet Pigeon pea is richer in Folate.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Manganese is 35% higher.
  • Tempeh has 31 times more Saturated Fat than Pigeon pea. Tempeh has 2.539g of Saturated Fat, while Pigeon pea has 0.083g.

We used Tempeh and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.

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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
7
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 33% 13% 34% 42% 90% 25% 51% 0.65% 65% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +158.1%
Contains more IronIron +143.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +159.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~384mg

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
4
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% 0.18% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 19% 12% 0% 0% 83% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +506.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +238%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +362.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +200.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2742.1%
Contains more OtherOther +52.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +204.3%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.205 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +106733.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1997.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Pigeon pea Opinion
Calories 192kcal 121kcal Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 6.76g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 0.38g Tempeh
Net carbs 7.64g 16.55g Pigeon pea
Carbs 7.64g 23.25g Pigeon pea
Magnesium 81mg 46mg Tempeh
Calcium 111mg 43mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 384mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 1.11mg Tempeh
Fiber 6.7g Pigeon pea
Copper 0.56mg 0.269mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 0.9mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 119mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pigeon pea
Manganese 1.3mg 0.501mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 2.9µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.146mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.059mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.781mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.319mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.05mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.003g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.205g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.066mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.239mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.245mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.483mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.474mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.076mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.579mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.292mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.241mg Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Pigeon pea
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
14%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.456g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/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.