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Tempeh vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tempeh and Turmeric?

  • Tempeh is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Turmeric is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Magnesium, and Selenium.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 804% more.
  • Tempeh has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Turmeric. While Tempeh has 0.358mg of Vitamin B2, Turmeric has only 0.15mg.

We used Tempeh and Spices, turmeric, ground 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.
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +51.4%
Contains more Iron +1937%
Contains more Magnesium +156.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.4%
Contains more Potassium +404.9%
Contains more Zinc +294.7%
Contains more Copper +132.1%
Contains more Manganese +1423.1%
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 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +51.4%
Contains more Iron +1937%
Contains more Magnesium +156.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.4%
Contains more Potassium +404.9%
Contains more Zinc +294.7%
Contains more Copper +132.1%
Contains more Manganese +1423.1%
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 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.9%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95%
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 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.9%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +109.6%
Contains more Fats +232.3%
Contains more Water +364.2%
Contains more Carbs +778.8%
Contains more Other +337%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Protein +109.6%
Contains more Fats +232.3%
Contains more Water +364.2%
Contains more Carbs +778.8%
Contains more Other +337%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +613.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +468.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +613.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +468.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 20.29g 9.68g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 3.25g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 192kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Tempeh
Fiber 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 111mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 2.7mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 81mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 266mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 412mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 9mg 27mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.56mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 1.3mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 0µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.058mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.15mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 1.35mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.107mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 20µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.17mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.33mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.47mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.81mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.38mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.14mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.53mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.66mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.15mg Tempeh
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 1.838g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.449g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.756g Tempeh
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.701g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.