Tempeh vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tempeh and pita?
- Tempeh is higher in copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B6, and magnesium, yet pita is higher in vitamin B1.
- Tempeh's daily need coverage for copper is 44% more.
- Tempeh has 15 times more saturated fat than pita. While tempeh has 2.539g of saturated fat, pita has only 0.166g.
- The glycemic index of tempeh is lower.
We used Tempeh and Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +211.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +243.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +174.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +170.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +269.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +532.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +242.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +123% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +800% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +85.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +629.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2952.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +703.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.168mg | 44% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.481mg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.535g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 97mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 536mg | 23% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 9.1g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.097mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.267mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 1.4mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 55.7g | 16% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 1.2g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.034mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 26mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 0.166g | 11% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 120mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 0.105g | 8% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 275kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 2.142mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.84mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 86mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.397mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Folate | 24µg | 24µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.634mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.373g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.