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Tempeh vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tempeh and Turkey meat

  • Tempeh has more Manganese, Copper, and Iron, however, Turkey meat is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Tempeh covers your daily Manganese needs 56% more than Turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat has 6 times less Copper than Tempeh. Tempeh has 0.56mg of Copper, while Turkey meat has 0.093mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 +692.9%
Contains more Iron +147.7%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Copper +502.2%
Contains more Manganese +9185.7%
Contains more Zinc +117.5%
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 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +692.9%
Contains more Iron +147.7%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Copper +502.2%
Contains more Manganese +9185.7%
Contains more Zinc +117.5%
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 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.4%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +241%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1175%
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 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.4%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +241%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +46.1%
Contains more Carbs +12633.3%
Contains more Other +237.5%
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Equal in Water - 63.52
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +46.1%
Contains more Carbs +12633.3%
Contains more Other +237.5%
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Equal in Water - 63.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.1%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 0.06g Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 10.8g 7.39g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 0.06g Tempeh
Calories 192kcal 189kcal Tempeh
Calcium 111mg 14mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 1.09mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 30mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 223mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 239mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 103mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.56mg 0.093mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.014mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.045mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.281mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 24µg 9µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.796mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 0.908mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.175mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.92mg 0.902mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg Tempeh
Trans Fat 0g 0.101g Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 2.155g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 2.647g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 2.119g Tempeh
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.