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Tempeh vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tempeh and Chia seeds

  • The amount of Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Zinc in Chia seeds is higher than in Tempeh.
  • Chia seeds covers your daily Selenium needs 100% more than Tempeh.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +313.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +468.5%
Contains more IronIron +185.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +65%
Contains more ZincZinc +301.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +223.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +109.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~407mg

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 5.3% 3.2% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +694.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +234.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.7%
Contains more WaterWater +928.4%
Contains more FatsFats +184.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +451.3%
Contains more OtherOther +196.3%

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +38.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +450.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Chia seeds Opinion
Calories 192kcal 486kcal Chia seeds
Protein 20.29g 16.54g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 30.74g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 7.64g 7.72g Chia seeds
Carbs 7.64g 42.12g Chia seeds
Magnesium 81mg 335mg Chia seeds
Calcium 111mg 631mg Chia seeds
Potassium 412mg 407mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 7.72mg Chia seeds
Fiber 34.4g Chia seeds
Copper 0.56mg 0.924mg Chia seeds
Zinc 1.14mg 4.58mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 266mg 860mg Chia seeds
Sodium 9mg 16mg Tempeh
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Chia seeds
Vitamin E 0.5mg Chia seeds
Manganese 1.3mg 2.723mg Chia seeds
Selenium 0µg 55.2µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.62mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.17mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 8.83mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 49µg Chia seeds
Trans Fat 0g 0.14g Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 3.33g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 2.309g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 23.665g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.436mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.796mg 0.709mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.801mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 1.371mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.97mg Chia seeds
Methionine 0.175mg 0.588mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 1.016mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.92mg 0.95mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.466mg 0.531mg Chia seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Chia seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.791g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (15)
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.

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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.