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Tempeh vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tempeh and Tamarind?

  • Tempeh is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Copper is 53% higher.
  • Tempeh has 11 times more Zinc than Tamarind. Tempeh has 1.14mg of Zinc, while Tamarind has 0.1mg.
  • Tamarind contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Tempeh and Tamarinds, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.4%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Contains more Zinc +1040%
Contains more Copper +551.2%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +52.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 2.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.4%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Contains more Zinc +1040%
Contains more Copper +551.2%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +52.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 2.8

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225.8%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +448.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 18% 10% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225.8%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +448.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +624.6%
Contains more Fats +1700%
Contains more Water +90%
Contains more Carbs +718.1%
Contains more Other +66.7%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +624.6%
Contains more Fats +1700%
Contains more Water +90%
Contains more Carbs +718.1%
Contains more Other +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1670.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7188.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1670.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7188.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 20.29g 2.8g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 0.6g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 192kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Tempeh
Fiber 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 111mg 74mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 81mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 266mg 113mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 9mg 28mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 0.1mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.086mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.152mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.938mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.143mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.066mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 14µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.018mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.139mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.014mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.272g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.181g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.059g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Tamarind
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Tempeh
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.267g)
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.
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.