Tempeh vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tempeh and spelt
- Tempeh has more vitamin B2; however, spelt has more manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, iron, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for spelt is 73% higher.
- Spelt has 3 times less vitamin B2 than tempeh. Tempeh has 0.358mg of vitamin B2, while spelt has 0.113mg.
- Spelt has a higher glycemic index than tempeh.
Food types used in this article are Tempeh and Spelt, uncooked.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +67.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +187.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +129.5% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +216.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +284.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +344.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +441.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +818.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +620.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +241.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.3mg | 2.983mg | 73% |
| Fiber | 10.7g | 43% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 6.843mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.364mg | 24% |
| Starch | 53.92g | 22% | |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 4.44mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 11.7µg | 21% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 70.19g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.258g | 20% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 3.28mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 401mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.113mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 1.068mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 136mg | 13% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 2.43g | 13% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 14.57g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 0.406g | 10% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 27mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 0.445g | 7% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 338kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.511mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 45µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 388mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 59.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.82g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
119%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.133g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt 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 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.