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Tempeh vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tempeh and poppy seed?

  • Tempeh is higher in vitamin B2, yet poppy seed is higher in manganese, calcium, copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, zinc, and selenium.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for manganese is 235% more.
  • Tempeh has 4 times more vitamin B2 than poppy seed. While tempeh has 0.358mg of vitamin B2, poppy seed has only 0.1mg.

We used Tempeh and Spices, poppy seed 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.
Tempeh
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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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +328.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1195.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.5%
Contains more IronIron +261.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +190.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +593%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +227.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +415.9%
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
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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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +258%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +194.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +994.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +241.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
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20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.8%
Contains more WaterWater +902.5%
Contains more FatsFats +284.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +268.2%
Contains more OtherOther +293.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
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25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +86.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +564.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 1.3mg 6.707mg 235%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 28.569g 162%
Calcium 111mg 1438mg 133%
Copper 0.56mg 1.627mg 119%
Iron 2.7mg 9.76mg 88%
Phosphorus 266mg 870mg 86%
Fiber 19.5g 78%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.854mg 65%
Magnesium 81mg 347mg 63%
Zinc 1.14mg 7.9mg 61%
Fats 10.8g 41.56g 47%
Selenium 0µg 13.5µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.1mg 20%
Calories 192kcal 525kcal 17%
Folate 24µg 82µg 15%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.896mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.539g 4.517g 9%
Potassium 412mg 719mg 9%
Carbs 7.64g 28.13g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 5.982g 7%
Protein 20.29g 17.99g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.247mg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.324mg 1%
Sodium 9mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Poppy seed
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
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.978g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.