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Tempeh vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tempeh and seaweed different?

  • Tempeh is higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, seaweed is richer in folate and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for tempeh is 48% higher.
  • Tempeh contains 108 times more vitamin B6 than seaweed. While tempeh contains 0.215mg of vitamin B6, seaweed contains only 0.002mg.
  • Seaweed has less saturated fat.

Tempeh and Seaweed, kelp, raw are the varieties used 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
5
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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +362.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +330.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +533.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +550%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +49.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Iron ~2.85mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.23mg

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
5
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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +461.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10650%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1107.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1828.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.3%
Contains more WaterWater +36.8%
Contains more OtherOther +308%

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
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3170.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9048.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Seaweed DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66µg 55%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.2mg 48%
Copper 0.56mg 0.13mg 48%
Folate 24µg 180µg 39%
Protein 20.29g 1.68g 37%
Phosphorus 266mg 42mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.047g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.002mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.15mg 16%
Fats 10.8g 0.56g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.47mg 14%
Magnesium 81mg 121mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.539g 0.247g 10%
Sodium 9mg 233mg 10%
Potassium 412mg 89mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 0.098g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.642mg 7%
Calories 192kcal 43kcal 7%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Calcium 111mg 168mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.05mg 2%
Iron 2.7mg 2.85mg 2%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Zinc 1.14mg 1.23mg 1%
Carbs 7.64g 9.57g 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 8.27g N/A
Sugar 0.6g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0.082mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.025mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.024mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Seaweed
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%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.292g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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.

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.