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Tempeh vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tempeh and Rye?

  • Tempeh is richer in Copper, and Calcium, yet Rye is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for Manganese is 56% higher.
  • Tempeh has 13 times more Saturated Fat than Rye. Tempeh has 2.539g of Saturated Fat, while Rye has 0.197g.

We used Tempeh and Rye grain 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
2
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%
Rye
Rye
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +362.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +98.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Iron ~2.63mg

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%
Rye
Rye
9
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% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +423.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Rye
Rye
1
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.2%
Contains more FatsFats +562.6%
Contains more WaterWater +462.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +892.9%
~equal in Other ~1.57g

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
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1440.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +460.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Rye Opinion
Calories 192kcal 338kcal Rye
Protein 20.29g 10.34g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 1.63g Tempeh
Net carbs 7.64g 60.76g Rye
Carbs 7.64g 75.86g Rye
Magnesium 81mg 110mg Rye
Calcium 111mg 24mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 510mg Rye
Iron 2.7mg 2.63mg Tempeh
Sugar 0.98g Tempeh
Fiber 15.1g Rye
Copper 0.56mg 0.367mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 2.65mg Rye
Phosphorus 266mg 332mg Rye
Sodium 9mg 2mg Rye
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Rye
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.85mg Rye
Manganese 1.3mg 2.577mg Rye
Selenium 0µg 13.9µg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.316mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.251mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 4.27mg Rye
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.294mg Rye
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 5.9µg Rye
Folate 24µg 38µg Rye
Choline 30.4mg Rye
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.197g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.208g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.767g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.108mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.289mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.208mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.563mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.286mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.153mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.435mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.317mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.189mg Tempeh
Fructose 0.11g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.342g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye 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 is richer in minerals?
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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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.