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Tempeh vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tempeh and pumpkin pie

  • Tempeh has more manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, pumpkin pie is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B12.
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily vitamin A needs 69% more than tempeh.
  • Pumpkin pie has 6 times less magnesium than tempeh. Tempeh has 81mg of magnesium, while pumpkin pie has 14mg.
  • Tempeh contains less sodium.
  • Pumpkin pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pumpkin pie is 59, while the glycemic index of tempeh is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared.

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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
9
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 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +478.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.7%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +278.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +228.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +472.7%
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
3
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% 149% 15% 1.5% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +241.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +337.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~26µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
4
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +420.3%
Contains more WaterWater +18.4%
Contains more OtherOther +43.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +355.9%
~equal in Fats ~9.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
1
25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +142.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Pumpkin pie DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 448µg 50%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.227mg 47%
Copper 0.56mg 0.148mg 46%
Protein 20.29g 3.9g 33%
Phosphorus 266mg 81mg 26%
Iron 2.7mg 0.9mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.124mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.77g 17%
Magnesium 81mg 14mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.063mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.35µg 11%
Sodium 9mg 239mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.107mg 10%
Selenium 0µg 5.4µg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Carbs 7.64g 34.83g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.177mg 8%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.39mg 7%
Potassium 412mg 167mg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 5%
Calcium 111mg 64mg 5%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Calories 192kcal 243kcal 3%
Saturated fat 2.539g 1.988g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.452mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 4.6g 3%
Fats 10.8g 9.75g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Folate 24µg 26µg 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 33.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 18.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.088mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Pumpkin pie
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
32%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.551g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie 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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.