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Tempeh vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tempeh and Pigeon pea raw

  • Tempeh has less Folate, Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily Folate needs 108% more than Tempeh.

Food varieties used in this article are Tempeh and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw.

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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
1
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 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +237.9%
Contains more IronIron +93.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.8%
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% 1.7% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +724.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +355.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
~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
2
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +624.8%
Contains more WaterWater +463.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +721.7%
Contains more OtherOther +112.3%
~equal in Protein ~21.7g

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 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +26608.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +428.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87%

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 raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Calories 192kcal 343kcal Pigeon pea raw
Protein 20.29g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 10.8g 1.49g Tempeh
Net carbs 7.64g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 7.64g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 81mg 183mg Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 111mg 130mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 412mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 2.7mg 5.23mg Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g Pigeon pea raw
Copper 0.56mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 1.14mg 2.76mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 266mg 367mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 9mg 17mg Tempeh
Vitamin A 0IU 28IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.3mg 1.791mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 0µg 8.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.187mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 2.965mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.283mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.33g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.012g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.814g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.212mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.796mg 0.767mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.785mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 0.908mg 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.175mg 0.243mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.92mg 0.937mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.466mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Pigeon pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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 lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.209g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/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.