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Tempeh vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tempeh and tagliatelle?

  • Tempeh is higher in copper, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B6, yet tagliatelle is higher in vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B12.
  • Tagliatelle's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 52% more.
  • Tempeh has 8 times more saturated fat than tagliatelle. While tempeh has 2.539g of saturated fat, tagliatelle has only 0.328g.
  • The glycemic index of tempeh is lower.

We used Tempeh and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased types 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
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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 33% 4.5% 16% 126% 76% 33% 70% 3.4% 71% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +640%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +137.7%
Contains more IronIron +24.1%
~equal in Zinc ~1.22mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 0% 4.7% 0% 0% 176% 101% 63% 32% 21% 39% 0% 132% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +803.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +287.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
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20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.4%
Contains more FatsFats +369.6%
Contains more WaterWater +92.4%
Contains more OtherOther +145.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +616.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
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25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.942 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1082.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +356.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.705mg 52%
Folate 24µg 176µg 38%
Copper 0.56mg 0.228mg 37%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.547mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.942g 22%
Protein 20.29g 11.31g 18%
Carbs 7.64g 54.73g 16%
Phosphorus 266mg 163mg 15%
Fats 10.8g 2.3g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.31µg 10%
Calcium 111mg 15mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.539g 0.328g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.093mg 9%
Iron 2.7mg 3.35mg 8%
Magnesium 81mg 46mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 0.271g 7%
Potassium 412mg 179mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.439mg 6%
Calories 192kcal 288kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.535mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 3.35mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Sodium 9mg 26mg 1%
Zinc 1.14mg 1.22mg 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 54.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.226mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Tagliatelle
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
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.211g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Tagliatelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169727/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.