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Tempeh vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tempeh and Tomatillo different?

  • Tempeh is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, while Tomatillo is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Tomatillo covers your daily need of Manganese 6596% more than Tempeh.
  • Tempeh contains 18 times more Saturated Fat than Tomatillo. Tempeh contains 2.539g of Saturated Fat, while Tomatillo contains 0.139g.

Tempeh and Tomatillos, raw types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +1485.7%
Contains more Iron +335.5%
Contains more Magnesium +305%
Contains more Phosphorus +582.1%
Contains more Potassium +53.7%
Contains more Zinc +418.2%
Contains more Copper +608.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Manganese +11669.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1485.7%
Contains more Iron +335.5%
Contains more Magnesium +305%
Contains more Phosphorus +582.1%
Contains more Potassium +53.7%
Contains more Zinc +418.2%
Contains more Copper +608.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Manganese +11669.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 B1 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +922.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.9%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 7% 8% 0% 39% 11% 9% 35% 9% 13% 6% 0% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +922.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.9%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2013.5%
Contains more Fats +958.8%
Contains more Carbs +30.8%
Contains more Other +194.5%
Contains more Water +53.6%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +2013.5%
Contains more Fats +958.8%
Contains more Carbs +30.8%
Contains more Other +194.5%
Contains more Water +53.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1967.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +931.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1967.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +931.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Tomatillo Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 3.94g Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 0.96g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 1.02g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 5.84g Tempeh
Calories 192kcal 32kcal Tempeh
Sugar 3.93g Tempeh
Fiber 1.9g Tomatillo
Calcium 111mg 7mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 0.62mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 20mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 39mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 268mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 1mg Tomatillo
Zinc 1.14mg 0.22mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.079mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0µg 0.5µg Tomatillo
Vitamin A 0IU 114IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 0.38mg Tomatillo
Vitamin C 0mg 11.7mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.044mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.035mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.85mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.15mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.056mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 7µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 10.1µg Tomatillo
Tryptophan 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.139g Tomatillo
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.155g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.417g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Tomatillo
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
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.