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Tempeh vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tempeh and tart

  • Tempeh has more copper, phosphorus, and potassium; however, tart is higher in selenium, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
  • Tempeh covers your daily need for copper, 54% more than tart.
  • Tempeh has 6 times more potassium than tart. While tempeh has 412mg of potassium, tart has only 66mg.
  • Tempeh has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of tart is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tempeh and Breakfast tart, low fat.

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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
8
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%
Tart
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +152.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +524.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +667.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +307.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +186%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +26.7%
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.
Tempeh
2
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%
Tart
10
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 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +316.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
4
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
Tart
1
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +408.5%
Contains more FatsFats +80.3%
Contains more WaterWater +395.4%
Contains more OtherOther +37.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +905.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
1
25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Tart
2
25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +389.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.338g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Tart DV% diff.
Manganese 1.3mg 57%
Copper 0.56mg 0.073mg 54%
Protein 20.29g 3.99g 33%
Vitamin A 0µg 285µg 32%
Phosphorus 266mg 93mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.878g 23%
Carbs 7.64g 76.8g 23%
Selenium 0µg 12.9µg 23%
Folate 24µg 100µg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.285mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.549mg 15%
Sodium 9mg 361mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.38mg 13%
Potassium 412mg 66mg 10%
Calories 192kcal 372kcal 9%
Magnesium 81mg 44mg 9%
Iron 2.7mg 3.42mg 9%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.28mg 8%
Fats 10.8g 5.99g 7%
Calcium 111mg 44mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 3.8mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Saturated fat 2.539g 1.393g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Choline 8.4mg 2%
Net carbs 7.64g 75.3g N/A
Sugar 4.87g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 3.338g 0%
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Tart
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
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.146g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart 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 ($)

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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.