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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +127.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +182.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +218.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +610.8% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +238.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +124.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +353.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +576.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +857.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +444.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +301.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.3mg | 9.24mg | 345% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 7.63mg | 62% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% | |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.81mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.39mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 184mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 3.63mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 429mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.071g | 22% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 73.13g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.482mg | 21% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Protein | 20.29g | 13.3g | 14% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 2.38g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.942mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 0.449g | 10% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 367kcal | 9% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 4.4µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 0.589g | 7% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 180mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.27mg | 7% |
| Folate | 24µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 3.363mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 65.13g | N/A |
| Potassium | 412mg | 427mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.84g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 1.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
229%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.