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Tempeh vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tempeh and Teff?

  • Tempeh is higher in Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, and Magnesium, yet Teff is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 68% more.
  • Tempeh has 11 times more Vitamin B2 than Teff. While Tempeh has 0.358mg of Vitamin B2, Teff has only 0.033mg.

We used Tempeh and Teff, cooked 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
8
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2
Teff
Contains more Calcium +126.5%
Contains more Iron +31.7%
Contains more Magnesium +62%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.7%
Contains more Potassium +285%
Contains more Copper +147.8%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Equal in Zinc - 1.11
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 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Contains more Calcium +126.5%
Contains more Iron +31.7%
Contains more Magnesium +62%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.7%
Contains more Potassium +285%
Contains more Copper +147.8%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Equal in Zinc - 1.11

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
8
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2
Teff
Contains more Vitamin B2 +984.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.6%
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 1% 0% 0% 0% 46% 8% 18% 0% 23% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +984.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
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2
Teff
Contains more Protein +424.3%
Contains more Fats +1561.5%
Contains more Other +134.8%
Contains more Carbs +159.9%
Contains more Water +25.6%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more Protein +424.3%
Contains more Fats +1561.5%
Contains more Other +134.8%
Contains more Carbs +159.9%
Contains more Water +25.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Teff Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 17.06g Teff
Protein 20.29g 3.87g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 0.65g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 19.86g Teff
Calories 192kcal 101kcal Tempeh
Fiber 2.8g Teff
Calcium 111mg 49mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 2.05mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 50mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 120mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 107mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 8mg Teff
Zinc 1.14mg 1.11mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.226mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 2.86mg Teff
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Teff
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.183mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.033mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.909mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.097mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 18µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.041mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.149mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.146mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.311mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.109mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.125mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.203mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.2mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.088mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Teff
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
9%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.539g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/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.