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Tempeh vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tempeh and Teff?

  • Tempeh has less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5 than Teff.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 345% higher.
  • Tempeh has 6 times more Saturated Fat than Teff. Tempeh has 2.539g of Saturated Fat, while Teff has 0.449g.

We used Tempeh and Teff, uncooked 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.
Tempeh
1
:
9
Teff
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Calcium +62.2%
Contains more Iron +182.6%
Contains more Magnesium +127.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Zinc +218.4%
Contains more Copper +44.6%
Contains more Manganese +610.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 427
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 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Calcium +62.2%
Contains more Iron +182.6%
Contains more Magnesium +127.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Zinc +218.4%
Contains more Copper +44.6%
Contains more Manganese +610.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 427

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
5
:
7
Teff
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.2%
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% 2% 0% 0% 98% 63% 64% 57% 112% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
:
2
Teff
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Contains more Fats +353.8%
Contains more Water +576.3%
Contains more Carbs +857.2%
Contains more Other +46.3%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
13% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 13.3 g
Fats: 2.38 g
Carbs: 73.13 g
Water: 8.82 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Contains more Fats +353.8%
Contains more Water +576.3%
Contains more Carbs +857.2%
Contains more Other +46.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
:
1
Teff
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +444.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +301.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +444.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +301.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Teff Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 65.13g Teff
Protein 20.29g 13.3g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 2.38g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 73.13g Teff
Calories 192kcal 367kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g Tempeh
Fiber 8g Teff
Calcium 111mg 180mg Teff
Iron 2.7mg 7.63mg Teff
Magnesium 81mg 184mg Teff
Phosphorus 266mg 429mg Teff
Potassium 412mg 427mg Teff
Sodium 9mg 12mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 3.63mg Teff
Copper 0.56mg 0.81mg Teff
Manganese 1.3mg 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 0µg 4.4µg Teff
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Teff
Vitamin E 0.08mg Teff
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.39mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.27mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 3.363mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.482mg Teff
Folate 24µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 1.9µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.139mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.51mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.501mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 1.068mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.376mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.428mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.698mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.686mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.301mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.449g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.589g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.071g Tempeh
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
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

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
33%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169747/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.